Auburn, California vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 44.2% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $41,878 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Auburn, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower