salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.9 minutes each way. Most homes (77.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,520 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 158 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburn
| Size | Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,238 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,776 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Auburn, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Auburn
Life in Auburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburn?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $233 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $299,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn, GA?
Renting in Auburn costs a median of about $2,313 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,520 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburn cheap or expensive?
Auburn is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.4% of the typical household income of $83,081. It ranks 158th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburn?
The median homeowner in Auburn pays $2,196 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below 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 $299,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,711 people live in Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.