Aurora is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$151
👥 People living there
179,898
3,857,263
Commute to work
27.2 min
30.7 min
College degree
38.5%
38.5%
Own their home
66.4%
36%
Below poverty line
9.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $68,168 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 14% more in Aurora.