Aurora, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.2% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $172,166 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Boston
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Aurora, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher