Cost of Living in Aurora, UT

With a cost of living index of 82, Aurora, UT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Utah state average of 108. Aurora is a small community of 881 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Aurora's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $850 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $272,600 (11% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Aurora is $92,321, which is 23% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.