Cost of Living Calculator - Banner Elk, North Carolina vs Aurora, Illinois


The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 10.2% cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,894 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Aurora
than in Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC vs Aurora, IL
Compared to Banner Elk, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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