Cost of Living in Aurora, IN

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Aurora, IN

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
A+
14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
36%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Aurora Indiana National
Cost of living8689100
Groceries9597100
Health care9797100
Housing6472100
Transportation9496100
Utilities9796100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9795100
Household Items9798100
Education & Childcare9094100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Aurora, IN

property for sale

5864 Alberta Dr

Aurora, IN
property for sale

8151 Indiana 48

Aurora, IN
property for sale

9050 US Highway 50

Aurora, IN
property for sale

8093 State Road 350 N

Aurora, IN
See the Newest Homes For Sale In Aurora, IN

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Aurora is 4% lower than the Indiana average
  • The cost of living in Aurora is 14% lower than the national average
  • Aurora housing is 36% lower than the national average
  • Indiana general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
  • Indiana state income tax is 21% higher than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Aurora

See all the best places to live around Aurora

Compare Aurora, IN Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Aurora?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Aurora?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Aurora poll results

      The best places in Indiana

      Here are the best places to live in IndianaMost Dangerous States In The USSee the best places to live in AuroraSafest Cities In The US
      Best Places in Indiana

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$75,673$6,306$1,766$2,270
      Renters$25,943$2,162$605$778
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Aurora, IN, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Aurora, homeowners have a median income of $75,673. Using that number, a maximum of $1,766 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $25,943, which means there is a maximum of $605 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      Indiana Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Indiana 7% 7%

      Indiana Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Indiana 3.15% 3.15%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Petersburg, KY375954.8%
      Shawnee, OH1,081954.8%
      Elizabethtown, OH2957524.9%
      Hooven, OH3367722.7%
      Shawnee village, OH5637821.8%
      Aurora, IN4,0398614.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Carroll Valley, PA4,03911515.2%
      Scott City, KS4,038928.1%
      Bunkie, LA4,0388613.8%
      Colorado City, TX4,0388217.8%
      Citronelle, AL4,0408712.9%
      Aurora, IN4,0398614.1%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026