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AURORA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Aurora, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
20.5%
more expensive
than Aurora, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$120,524
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Aurora, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
26.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.5% lower
Commute
53.2% higher
Health
5.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.2% higher
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