Aurora, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 88.1% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,052 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Boulder
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Aurora, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher