Aurora, Illinois vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 45.2% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,615 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Austin
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Aurora, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower