Redwood City, California vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 64.8% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $26,379 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Auburn
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Redwood City, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower