salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 61.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 287 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Aurora?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Aurora
| Size | Aurora | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,682 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,961 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,483 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Aurora overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aurora, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Aurora
Life in Aurora
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aurora?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $810 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $387,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aurora, OH?
Renting in Aurora costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Aurora?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Aurora cheap or expensive?
Aurora is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.5% of the typical household income of $137,925. It ranks 287th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Aurora?
The median homeowner in Aurora pays $5,398 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Aurora more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% 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 $387,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
17,581 people live in Aurora. Numbers are typical (middle) values.