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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Aurora, IL

$150.0K in your current city equals $169.2K in Aurora, IL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 21.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,601
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$19.2K
Per year

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

Fort Wayne, IN

Population:270K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$206K

Aurora, IL

Population:178K
Cost Index:
121
(21% above avg)
Median Home:$298K

Fort Wayne, IN

The Hoosier State

270K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 270K 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: Fort Wayne, IN vs Aurora, IL

Housing
↑ 41.3%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,819
Aurora, IL
$2,571
Difference
$752
more
Transportation
↑ 31.7%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,188
Aurora, IL
$1,565
Difference
$377
more
Other
↑ 9.9%
Fort Wayne, IN
$1,490
Aurora, IL
$1,638
Difference
$148
more
Groceries
↑ 8.1%
Fort Wayne, IN
$919
Aurora, IL
$993
Difference
$74.13
more
Healthcare
↓ 1.4%
Fort Wayne, IN
$582
Aurora, IL
$574
Difference
$8.29
less
All Utilities
↓ 0.3%
Fort Wayne, IN
$503
Aurora, IL
$501
Difference
$1.66
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Fort Wayne, IN: Allen County Income Tax$2,220/yr (1.5%)

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$870
To$1,109
↑ $239
1 Bed
From$900
To$1,188
↑ $288
2 Bed
From$1,090
To$1,338
↑ $248
3 Bed
From$1,350
To$1,726
↑ $376
Fort Wayne, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $790–$1,360/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.

$6,502
Monthly in Fort Wayne, IN
$7,843
Monthly in Aurora, IL
$1,341
Difference

Home Values

Fort Wayne
Aurora
$206K
Median Value
$298K
↑ +2.2%
YoY Change
↑ +3.5%
↑ +46.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +43.2%
$104K - $439K
Price Range
$236K - $339K

Homes in Aurora are 44% more expensive than Fort Wayne

Calculate payment - Fort WayneCalculate payment - Aurora

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$215
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.7%
Rate difference

Fort Wayne, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

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

Fort Wayne, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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

Fort Wayne
Aurora
45 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
62.6%
Good Air Days
35.8%
91 Moderate
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🫨
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
17 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
17 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Indiana and Illinois on TaxTakeHome.com

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