Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 81.0% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $135,776 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Bedford
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Bedford, MA
Compared to Aurora, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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