Aurora, MO vs Lathrop, MO

Aurora is moderately more affordable than Lathrop, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Aurora scores 64 compared to 71 for Lathrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lathrop can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurora is $766/month compared to $850/month in Lathrop — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aurora is more affordable at $108,700 median vs $156,500.

Median household income in Aurora is $46,855 compared to $76,468 in Lathrop (-38.7%). While Lathrop 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 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Lathrop.