Carthage, Missouri vs. Aurora, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $49,253 in Aurora, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Missouri is cheaper than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Aurora
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Aurora, MO
Compared to Carthage, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher