Auburn, Alabama vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 40.6% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $126,516 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Kent
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Auburn, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  81.9% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher