Modesto, California vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 22.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $38,773 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Aurora
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Modesto, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher