Side-by-side
Madison vs Aurora
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI68 | Aurora, IL59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 59 |
| Affordability | 86 | 68 |
| Housing | 58 | 71 |
| Jobs | 66 | 56 |
| Safety | 64 | 60 |
| Climate | 75 | 55 |
| Amenities | 50 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,987 | $4,600 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,408 | $1,944 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $260,400 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $90,109 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Population | 275.6K | 179.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 10° | 84° / 16° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 0 |