salaryOrlando is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$164
👥 People living there
394,432
319,758
Commute to work
28.6 min
26.2 min
College degree
33.6%
42.5%
Own their home
62.4%
39.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $45,520 | -48% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $63,010 | -38% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $100,440 | -29% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $51,460 | -28% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $72,860 | -26% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $49,750 | -23% in Orlando |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $37,690 | -23% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $136,970 | -23% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,525 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Orlando?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $78,014 in Orlando, 22% more in Aurora.