Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 15.2% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,389 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Aurora
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Worcester, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower