Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 14.2% cheaper than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,306 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Auburn
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Idaho Springs, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower