Aurora, Illinois vs. Racine, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Racine, Wisconsin is 9.8% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,118 in Racine, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Racine, Wisconsin is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Racine
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Racine, WI
Compared to Aurora, Racine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower