salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,280 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 327 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburn
| Size | Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,364 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,162 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,953 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,012 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Auburn, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Auburn
Life in Auburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,309 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $672,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn, CA?
Renting in Auburn costs a median of about $2,357 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,280 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburn cheap or expensive?
Auburn is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.7% of the typical household income of $89,164. It ranks 327th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburn?
The median homeowner in Auburn pays $5,633 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Auburn?
The median home value in Auburn is $672,500, about 7.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,768 people live in Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.