Aurora, Illinois vs. Dexter, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dexter, New Mexico is 21.1% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,450 in Dexter, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, New Mexico is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Dexter
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Dexter, NM
Compared to Aurora, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower