Auburn, AL Cost of Living


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Auburn cost of living score
91.9
Less expensive
8.1% lower
than the US average
9.3% higher
than the Alabama average
Auburn, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% lower than the average for Alabama.

Auburn, AL

Housing costs in Auburn?
A typical home costs $335,000, which is 0.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.5% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Auburn costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.3% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Auburn?
To live comfortably in Auburn, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Auburn?
Auburn, AL has a cost of living that is below the US average. According to data from the most recent survey, Auburn’s cost of living is 97.6 and the US average is 100. This means that in Auburn, residents benefit from lower housing costs, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation costs than the US averages. For example, the median value for a house in Auburn is $335000 compared to the US average of $338100. These factors make Auburn an attractive destination for people looking to live comfortably on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuburnAlabamaUnited States
  91.984.1100.0
  101.294.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  93.956.6100.0
  $335,000$214,000$338,100
  101.3%101.2%100.0%
  79.785.9100.0
  87.771.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

Unless you’re a college student or under 30, dont move here cause there is nothing to do. I grew up here and the university used to bring in great concerts but these  More

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Went to Auburn University for 4 years and stayed living here for an additional year. First thing: if you aren’t in classes, dont care for college football, or don’t  More

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Over 14 years ago

Auburn is a very nice place to live and raise a family. Compared to New York where i'm from, living in Auburn is much cheaper. This is a college town so there isn't any  More

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