Auburn, MA Cost of Living


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Auburn cost of living score
111.5
More expensive
11.5% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Auburn, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Auburn, MA

Housing costs in Auburn?
A typical home costs $373,500, which is 10.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.0% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Auburn costs $1,400 per month, which is 2.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Auburn?
To live comfortably in Auburn, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $71,640 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Auburn?
The cost of living in Auburn, MA is quite reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Auburn is $257,500, which is significantly lower than the US national average of $184,700. Additionally, groceries and health care are both slightly cheaper than the national average. Utility costs are also quite reasonable with electricity rates being about 12% lower than the rest of the country. All these factors combined make Auburn an affordable place to live for individuals and families alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuburnMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  106108.9100
  96.190.2100.0
  126.1175.0100.0
  $373,500$557,300$338,100
  110.3%112.9%100.0%
  95.8107.9100.0
  135.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Auburn is a nice town but a busy place. The growth in Auburn has been extreme in the past 20 years. You can do anything in Auburn you can think of within a few miles.  More

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