Newark, New Jersey vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,279 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Aurora
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Newark, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower