Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 19.0% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,498 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Auburn
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Brockton, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower