Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 31.2% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,591 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Auburn
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Fort Payne, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher