Aurora, IL vs Skokie, IL

Aurora is moderately more affordable than Skokie, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Aurora scores 104 compared to 111 for Skokie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Skokie 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 $1,491/month in Skokie — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Skokie has cheaper rent, Aurora actually has lower median home values ($260,400 vs $368,600).

Median household income in Aurora is $90,109 compared to $93,550 in Skokie (-3.7%). The higher salaries in Skokie partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aurora spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Skokie.