Gary, Indiana vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 22.2% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,111 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Aurora
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Gary, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher