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Is North Aurora, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6635% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,278about $10,273/month · 42% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$342,1003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% 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 $66,520 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 202 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Aurora
$1,663
Matteson
$1,747
Round Lake
$1,891
Bensenville
$1,796
Alsip
$1,537
Sycamore
$1,771
Ottawa
$1,084

How much do households earn in North Aurora?

Under $25k
6.8%
$25k–50k
13.8%
$50k–100k
30.9%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
22.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Aurora

SizeNorth AuroraU.S. average
Studio$1,422$1,338
1 bedroom$1,316$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,659$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,800$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,599$2,098

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

How expensive is North Aurora overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in North Aurora

🏛️ Property tax$7,790a year · 2.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$125a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Aurora

Commute to work26.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Aurora?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $711 a month less.

Renting
$1,663
Owning
$2,374

Owning assumes a typical $342,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Aurora, IL?

Renting in North Aurora costs a median of about $1,663 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,520 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Aurora cheap or expensive?

North Aurora is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $123,278. It ranks 202nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Aurora?

The median homeowner in North Aurora pays $7,790 a year in property taxes, about 2.28% of the median home value.

Is North Aurora more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in North Aurora?

The median home value in North Aurora is $342,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

18,696 people live in North Aurora. Numbers are typical (middle) values.