| | Auburn, AL | New Orleans, LA | United States |
| Overall | 91.9 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.2 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 122.0 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.9 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $335,000 | $256,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,130.0% | 8,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.7 | 132.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 87.7 | 97.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Unless you’re a college student or under 30, dont move here cause there is nothing to do. I grew up here and the university used to bring in great concerts but these More
Went to Auburn University for 4 years and stayed living here for an additional year. First thing: if you aren’t in classes, dont care for college football, or don’t More
Auburn is a very nice place to live and raise a family. Compared to New York where i'm from, living in Auburn is much cheaper. This is a college town so there isn't any More
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