Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Aurora, Illinois


The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $74,250 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Aurora
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Aurora, IL
Compared to Amherst, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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