Aurora, CO vs Chicago, IL
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Aurora, CO = $101,159 in Chicago, IL
Buying power is 1.2% higher in Chicago, IL
Median Rent
$1,759 vs $1,380
-21.5% lower in Chicago, IL
Median Income
$84,320 vs $75,134
-10.9% lower in Chicago, IL
Home Value
$444,500 vs $315,200
-29.1% lower in Chicago, IL
Price Level
101.4 vs 102.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$70,400 vs $55,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
25.0% vs 22.0%
Lower is more affordable