salaryAurora is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$143
👥 People living there
394,432
310,178
Commute to work
28.6 min
32.6 min
College degree
33.6%
19.7%
Own their home
62.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $96,900 | +26% in Newark |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $79,020 | +25% in Newark |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $167,650 | +25% in Newark |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $78,610 | +23% in Newark |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $163,340 | +22% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $166,830 | +21% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $106,420 | +21% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $47,610 | +20% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Newark cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,087 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $63,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Newark?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $56,147 in Newark, 70% more in Aurora.