2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Aurora, IN vs Madison, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Madison or is it cheaper to live in Aurora?
- Madison is 15.1% less expensive than Aurora.

Which city has more affordable housing, Madison or Aurora?
- Madison housing costs are 12.5% less expensive than Aurora housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Aurora or is Health Care more affordable in Madison.
- Health related expenses are 1.5% more in Madison.
 Aurora, INMadison, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.6100
 Food & Groceries97.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.7100
 Housing59.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$196,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.3100
 Miscellaneous93.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Aurora    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Cute town, if you like to be in a "Cheers-like" environment. Everybody knows everybody. It has beautiful scenery and its close to two big cities. Cincinnati Oh and  More

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Reviews for Madison    5 Reviews

We have one of the best schools in Indiana (Shaw) and a great downtown area, with something going on all the time. Come join the  More

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We visited downtown Madison over the weekend and had a great, great time! One of the court house which had burned down was sad, but ran into a few great stores. One  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nothing much to do. Low crime  More

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