2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Aurora, IL vs Carol Stream, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Carol Stream or is it cheaper to live in Aurora?
- Carol Stream is 13.3% more expensive than Aurora.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carol Stream or Aurora?
- Carol Stream housing costs are 27.7% more expensive than Aurora housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aurora or is Health Care more affordable in Carol Stream.
- Health related expenses are 1.8% more in Carol Stream.
 Aurora, ILCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.1100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing73.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$313,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.8100
 Miscellaneous138.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

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 9 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 13 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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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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