Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 12.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $123,750 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Aurora
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher