salaryAurora is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$181
👥 People living there
179,898
1,642,323
Commute to work
27.2 min
25.6 min
College degree
38.5%
33.6%
Own their home
66.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $62,016 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $87,717 in Phoenix, 15% more in Aurora.