Auburn, California vs. Star, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, Idaho is 5.6% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $47,212 in Star, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, Idaho is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Star
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Star, ID
Compared to Auburn, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower