salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Aurora to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,087
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,000
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$95,305
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$469,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$2,457
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$141
👥 People living there
288,976
394,432
Commute to work
18.8 min
28.6 min
College degree
38.7%
33.6%
Own their home
63.9%
62.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Aurora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $39,650 | +52% in Aurora |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $99,040 | +44% in Aurora |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $87,980 | +36% in Aurora |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $137,610 | +32% in Aurora |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,900 | -32% in Aurora |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $127,880 | +26% in Aurora |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $63,150 | -23% in Aurora |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $100,020 | +22% in Aurora |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Aurora cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Aurora.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Aurora?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $95,305 in Aurora, 17% more in Anchorage.