Aurora, Illinois vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 88.3% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,530 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Seattle
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Aurora, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.3% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher