2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Auburn, CA vs Rough and Ready, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Rough and Ready or is it cheaper to live in Auburn?
- Rough and Ready is 0.8% less expensive than Auburn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rough and Ready or Auburn?
- Rough and Ready housing costs are 5.5% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Auburn or is Health Care more affordable in Rough and Ready.
- Health related expenses are 17.5% more in Rough and Ready.
 Auburn, CARough and Ready, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock138.2100
 Food & Groceries106.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.6100
 Housing204.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$615,800$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.8100
 Miscellaneous157.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn  More

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Over 7 years ago

There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry  More

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Over 14 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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