Aurora, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 41.8% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,875 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Aurora, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower