salaryAurora is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,887
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$104
👥 People living there
179,898
830,235
Commute to work
27.2 min
30.4 min
College degree
38.5%
60.3%
Own their home
66.4%
38.2%
Below poverty line
9.5%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $69,397 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $152,036 in San Francisco, 34% more in San Francisco.