salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,760 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 39 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburn
| Size | Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $868 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $834 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,029 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,298 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,421 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Auburn, so the New York 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 $159 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $152,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn, NY?
Renting in Auburn costs a median of about $1,219 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburn cheap or expensive?
Auburn is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $55,060. It ranks 39th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburn?
The median homeowner in Auburn pays $3,998 a year in property taxes, about 2.62% of the median home value.
Is Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% 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 $152,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
26,285 people live in Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.