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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Aurora, IL

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.1K in Aurora, IL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,762
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$113K

Aurora, IL

Population:178K
Cost Index:
123
(23% above avg)
Median Home:$298K

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 189K residents.

Aurora, IL

The Prairie State

178K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 178K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Akron, OH vs Aurora, IL

Housing
↑ 72.7%
Akron, OH
$1,489
Aurora, IL
$2,571
Difference
$1,083
more
Transportation
↑ 15.2%
Akron, OH
$1,359
Aurora, IL
$1,565
Difference
$207
more
Other
↑ 5.8%
Akron, OH
$1,548
Aurora, IL
$1,638
Difference
$89.21
more
Healthcare
↑ 9.3%
Akron, OH
$525
Aurora, IL
$574
Difference
$48.90
more
All Utilities
↑ 8.2%
Akron, OH
$463
Aurora, IL
$501
Difference
$37.85
more
Groceries
↑ 2.8%
Akron, OH
$967
Aurora, IL
$993
Difference
$26.80
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Akron, OH: Akron Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Aurora, IL has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$702
To$1,109
↑ $407
1 Bed
From$769
To$1,188
↑ $419
2 Bed
From$989
To$1,338
↑ $349
3 Bed
From$1,209
To$1,726
↑ $517
Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$1,040/mo

Aurora, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,430–$2,140/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,351
Monthly in Akron, OH
$7,843
Monthly in Aurora, IL
$1,492
Difference

Home Values

Akron
Aurora
$113K
Median Value
$298K
↑ +1.8%
YoY Change
↑ +3.5%
↑ +38.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +43.2%
$73K - $245K
Price Range
$236K - $339K

Homes in Aurora are 163% more expensive than Akron

Calculate payment - AkronCalculate payment - Aurora

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $3.0K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$250
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.0%
Rate difference

Akron, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Aurora, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

Additional Tax Information

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Aurora, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Akron
Aurora
54 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
35.8%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🫨
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days

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