Auburn, Alabama vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 17.1% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,445 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Auburn, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower