Auburn, AL Cost Of Living
Auburn's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Alabama
In America
What is the cost of living in Auburn, AL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Auburn has an overall cost of living index of 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Alabama, Auburn has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Alabama's index of 90.
The standard of living in Auburn ranks as #3,677 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Alabama. By definition, that implies Auburn ranks as the #2,741 most expensive place in the Heart of Dixie.
Auburn Cost Of Living Vs. Alabama
| Living Expense | Auburn | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
Auburn, AL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Alabama, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Detailed Auburn Services Costs Vs. Alabama
Detailed Auburn Groceries Costs Vs. Alabama
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Auburn
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Auburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 199,054 | 86 | 0.8x |
| Columbus, GA | 195,418 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Opelika, AL | 30,589 | 96 | 0.9x |
| LaGrange, GA | 30,494 | 88 | 0.8x |
| Tuskegee, AL | 8,443 | 85 | 0.8x |
