salaryAuburn is the 5th-largest city in Maine that we track, with 24,602 residents. Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,040 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maine cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maine. It is number 17 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburn
| Size | Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $792 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,294 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,153 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in the Lewiston-Auburn metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Auburn
Life in Auburn
What jobs pay in Auburn
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $143,710 | 12.1% |
| Pharmacist | $142,840 | 12.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,630 | 12.8% |
| Software Developer | $117,700 | 14.8% |
| Lawyer | $105,240 | 16.5% |
| Operations Manager | $96,730 | 18.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $92,470 | 18.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,870 | 20.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,890 | 21.0% |
| Electrician | $78,430 | 22.2% |
| Accountant | $75,980 | 22.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $67,180 | 25.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,820 | 26.1% |
| Police Officer | $66,530 | 26.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,130 | 26.3% |
| Plumber | $62,140 | 28.0% |
| Carpenter | $60,950 | 28.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | 29.5% |
| Truck Driver | $57,900 | 30.1% |
| Firefighter | $52,930 | 32.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $51,460 | 33.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,570 | 35.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,790 | 38.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,510 | 39.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,780 | 39.8% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $43,130 | 40.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,540 | 47.7% |
| Cashier | $35,280 | 49.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $506 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $282,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn, ME?
Renting in Auburn costs a median of about $1,451 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburn cheap or expensive?
Auburn is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $71,879. It ranks 17th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburn?
The median homeowner in Auburn pays $3,687 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% 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 $282,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
24,602 people live in Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.