Chicago, IL vs Aurora, CO
Cost of living comparison · 2023 Census ACS data
Quick Summary
Aurora is the more expensive housing market by roughly 29%; Aurora earns more at the median (11% higher), partly offsetting the cost difference. Whether that math works depends on what fraction of housing cost a relocating household plans to absorb.
Median Home Value
$315,200 ✓
$444,500
Zillow Home Value
$312,456
$458,953
Median Gross Rent
$1,380/mo ✓
$1,759/mo
Owner Occupied %
45.5%
63.3%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
21.1x
Median Household Income
$75,134
$84,320 ✓
Per Capita Income
$48,148
$40,424
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
5.7% ✓
Poverty Rate
16.8%
11.3%
Avg Commute (min)
36.7 min
31.1 min
Drove Alone %
46.0%
68.3%
Public Transit %
19.3%
3.6%
Work From Home %
18.3%
14.8%
State Income Tax
5.0%
4.4%
Total Sales Tax
8.7%
7.8% ✓
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
0.6%
Bachelor's Degree %
24.9%
21.4%
Median Age
35.7
35.1
Avg High Temp
60.3°F
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Annual Precipitation
34.4"
17.5"
Chicago, IL 2 wins
- ✓Median Home Value
- ✓Median Gross Rent
Aurora, CO 3 wins
- ✓Total Sales Tax
- ✓Median Household Income
- ✓Unemployment Rate
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