Cost of Living Calculator - Ottawa, Illinois vs Aurora, Illinois


The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 13.6% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,824 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Aurora
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs Aurora, IL
Compared to Ottawa, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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