Aurora, IL vs Schaumburg, IL

Aurora is moderately more affordable than Schaumburg, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Aurora scores 104 compared to 115 for Schaumburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Schaumburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurora is $1,535/month compared to $1,774/month in Schaumburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aurora is more affordable at $260,400 median vs $312,200.

Median household income in Aurora is $90,109 compared to $94,690 in Schaumburg (-4.8%). Schaumburg does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Aurora spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Schaumburg.