Lima, Ohio vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 22.6% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $481,655 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Aurora
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Lima, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher