salaryAurora is 5% cheaperBased 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
$1,887
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,778
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$100,983
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$274,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$6,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$117
👥 People living there
288,976
179,898
Commute to work
18.8 min
27.2 min
College degree
38.7%
38.5%
Own their home
63.9%
66.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
9.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Aurora for cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $56,891 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 $100,983 in Aurora, 10% more in Anchorage.