Aurora, IL vs Naperville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Aurora is 22.5% cheaper than Naperville. With a cost index of 104 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Aurora to Naperville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurora is $1,535/month compared to $1,852/month in Naperville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aurora is more affordable at $260,400 median vs $509,900.

Median household income in Aurora is $90,109 compared to $150,937 in Naperville (-40.3%). While Naperville 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 14.7% in Naperville.