Helena, Alabama vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 2.9% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,557 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Auburn
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Helena, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher