Zip 36832 (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 (zip 36832), 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.

Zip 36832 (Auburn, AL)

Housing costs in Auburn?
A typical home costs $270,500, which is 20.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Auburn costs $1,070 per month, which is 13.8% more than the national average of $940 and 7.5% more than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Auburn?
To live comfortably in Auburn (zip 36832), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Auburn?
Living in 36832 Auburn, AL is fairly affordable. The average home value is around $180,000 and the median household income is around $49,200. The cost of living index in the area is at 92.3, which means that it's slightly less expensive than the U.S. average. Groceries and health care costs are especially low, coming in 16% below the national average and 10% below the state average respectively. Utility costs are also lower than average; electricity prices in particular are 3% below the national average. Residents of 36832 Auburn can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budget!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAuburnAlabamaUnited States
  91.984.1100.0
  100.794.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  80.656.6100.0
  $270,500$214,000$338,100
  101.6%101.2%100.0%
  80.685.9100.0
  85.471.0100.0

   100=National Average

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