Aurora, Illinois vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 16.7% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,458 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Columbus
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Aurora, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower