Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 11.0% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,066 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Aurora
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Waukesha, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower