Aurora, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Buchanan County / Aurora / Zip Codes

Aurora cost of living score
77.9
Less expensive
22.1% lower
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Aurora, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Aurora, IA

Housing costs in Aurora?
A typical home costs $178,000, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Aurora costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Aurora?
To live comfortably in Aurora, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Aurora?
The cost of living in Aurora, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value in Aurora is around $107,000 and the median household income is $50,644. Renters can expect to pay an average of $619 for a two-bedroom apartment each month. Overall, Aurora offers a more affordable lifestyle than other areas with its lower costs of living and affordable housing options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuroraIowaUnited States
  77.980.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  103.6108.2100.0
  45.955.4100.0
  $178,000$194,900$338,100
  98.0%98.5%100.0%
  72.071.4100.0
  91.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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