What is a pro or con of living in Aurora, Illinoiscompared to Olathe, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in Aurora.

What salary do I need to live in Aurora, Illinois copmared to Olathe, Kansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Olathe, Kansas could decrease to $43,210 in Aurora, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLATHE vs. AURORA
Cost of Living Comparison

Olathe, Kansas vs. Aurora, Illinois

Q: Is it expensive to live in Aurora, Illinois compared to Olathe, Kansas?

Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 13.6% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $43,210 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Aurora
than in Olathe, Kansas

Olathe, KS vs. Aurora, IL

Compared to Olathe, Aurora is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Olathe, Kansas vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olathe, KS vs. Aurora, IL

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