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Is Aurora, MO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26528% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,761about $4,480/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$124,40063% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,600 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 71 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Aurora
$1,265
Sappington
$1,372
Pacific
$1,122
Boonville
$773
Marshfield
$673
Dexter
$955
Nevada
$1,011

How much do households earn in Aurora?

Under $25k
23.8%
$25k–50k
29.4%
$50k–100k
32.6%
$100k–150k
6.5%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Aurora

SizeAuroraU.S. average
Studio$609$1,338
1 bedroom$344$1,324
2 bedrooms$920$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,166$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Aurora overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aurora, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Aurora

🏛️ Property tax$867a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Aurora

Commute to work20.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aurora?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $402 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,265
Owning
$863

Owning assumes a typical $124,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Aurora, MO?

Renting in Aurora costs a median of about $1,265 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Aurora?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,600 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Aurora cheap or expensive?

Aurora is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $53,761. It ranks 71st cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Aurora?

The median homeowner in Aurora pays $867 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Aurora more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Aurora?

The median home value in Aurora is $124,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,397 people live in Aurora. Numbers are typical (middle) values.