Aurora, IL vs Cicero, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 16.3% cheaper than Aurora. With a cost index of 89 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Aurora should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurora is $1,535/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $260,400.

Median household income in Aurora is $90,109 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (+31.5%). While Aurora is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aurora spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Cicero.