Kansas City, Kansas vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,804 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Aurora
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher