salaryAtlanta is 6% 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
$1,999
$2,087
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,000
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$95,305
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$469,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,457
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$141
👥 People living there
505,268
394,432
Commute to work
26.5 min
28.6 min
College degree
59.2%
33.6%
Own their home
46.4%
62.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Aurora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $39,650 | +115% in Aurora |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $87,980 | +86% in Aurora |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $101,970 | +67% in Aurora |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $177,380 | +28% in Aurora |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $64,910 | +28% in Aurora |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $142,330 | +28% in Aurora |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $37,620 | +25% in Aurora |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $99,040 | +25% in Aurora |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,432 a year gives the same standard of living in Aurora.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Aurora?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $95,305 in Aurora, 3% more in Aurora.