salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$90
👥 People living there
394,432
2,711,226
Commute to work
28.6 min
33.1 min
College degree
33.6%
44.3%
Own their home
62.4%
46%
Below poverty line
11.9%
16.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,150 | $102,350 | +62% in Chicago |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $103,380 | +62% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $80,440 | +24% in Chicago |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $109,390 | -23% in Chicago |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $31,200 | -21% in Chicago |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $103,490 | -19% in Chicago |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $80,400 | -19% in Chicago |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $82,360 | -18% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Chicago cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,760 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Chicago?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $84,017 in Chicago, 13% more in Aurora.