Side-by-side
Aurora vs Elk Grove
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Aurora, IL68 | Elk Grove, CA70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 70 |
| Affordability | 84 | 73 |
| Housing | 93 | 64 |
| Jobs | 20 | 42 |
| Safety | 83 | 88 |
| Climate | 81 | 100 |
| Amenities | 30 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,024 | $4,515 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,172 | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $260,400 | $603,400 |
| Median HH income | $90,109 | $122,229 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Population | 179.9K | 177.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 16° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 200 | 292 |