| Index | Aurora | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 82 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 38 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 98 | 99 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $59,467 | $4,956 | $1,387 | $1,784 |
| Renters | $33,825 | $2,819 | $789 | $1,015 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.875% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Minnesota | 5.35% | 9.85% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Hoyt Lakes, MN | 2,160 | 84 | 16.2% |
| Babbitt, MN | 1,512 | 85 | 14.8% |
| Eveleth, MN | 3,682 | 86 | 14.5% |
| Biwabik, MN | 657 | 86 | 14.0% |
| Gilbert, MN | 1,887 | 87 | 13.5% |
| Aurora, MN | 1,735 | 82 | 18.2% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Barry, IL | 1,735 | 82 | 18.1% |
| Chepachet, RI | 1,735 | 114 | 14.1% |
| Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, QC | 1,735 | n/a | |
| Alberni-Clayoquot D, BC | 1,735 | n/a | |
| Cheswold, DE | 1,736 | 97 | 3.4% |
| Aurora, MN | 1,735 | 82 | 18.2% |