Aurora, IL Cost of Living


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Aurora cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
1.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Aurora, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% lower than the average for Illinois.

Aurora, IL

Housing costs in Aurora?
A typical home costs $245,800, which is 27.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.7% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aurora costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.1% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Aurora?
To live comfortably in Aurora, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aurora?
Aurora is a large city located outside Chicago that offers quick access into downtown Chicago with its Metra train line as well as plenty of suburban attractions including Six Flags Great America amusement park. The cost of living here is significantly lower than most other major cities around the country yet still higher than some small towns nearby; rental rates remain fairly affordable with one bedroom apartments costing upwards of around $800/month depending on size & treatment offered inside your unit whilst utilities such as internet & electric remain reasonably priced also when compared nationally! Groceries & health care charges tend not differ much from US averages either making this Midwestern giant a good choice if you're looking for more bang for your buck without compromising too much!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuroraIllinoisUnited States
  95.493.7100.0
  96.294100
  92.796.9100.0
  73.680.2100.0
  $245,800$241,700$338,100
  98.2%97.7%100.0%
  90.4106.2100.0
  138.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 8 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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