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Auburn, AL vs Moss Bluff, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Moss Bluff or is it cheaper to live in Auburn?
- Moss Bluff is 8.5% less expensive than Auburn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Moss Bluff or Auburn?
- Moss Bluff housing costs are 26.9% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Auburn or is Health Care more affordable in Moss Bluff.
- Health related expenses are 16.5% less in Moss Bluff.
 Auburn, ALMoss Bluff, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.1100
 Food & Groceries101.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.9100
 Housing93.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$223,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock101.2100
 Miscellaneous87.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Auburn    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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

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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

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Over 15 years ago

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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Reviews for Moss Bluff    2 Reviews

We are living in Moss Bluff, La. & have been here for ~45 years. While our children/GrandPeeps are nearby, we wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We live in a  More

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Over 18 years ago

One of the nicer areas surrounding the Lake Charles area. Considered a garden community. Great schools and neighborhoods. If relocating here consider Moss  More

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