2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Aurora, IL vs Jefferson, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Jefferson or is it cheaper to live in Aurora?
- Jefferson is 0.2% less expensive than Aurora.

Which city has more affordable housing, Jefferson or Aurora?
- Jefferson housing costs are 28.8% more expensive than Aurora housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aurora or is Health Care more affordable in Jefferson.
- Health related expenses are 4.2% more in Jefferson.
 Aurora, ILJefferson, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.2100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.6100
 Housing73.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$340,500$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.9100
 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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