salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$189
👥 People living there
179,898
977,670
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.5%
33.2%
Own their home
66.4%
57.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Jacksonville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $59,715 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 34% more in Aurora.