salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,040 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 78 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburn
| Size | Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,565 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,678 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,929 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,349 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,615 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area are 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, 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 | $167,290 | 13.8% |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | 13.8% |
| Lawyer | $164,980 | 14.0% |
| Pharmacist | $162,870 | 14.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $160,090 | 14.4% |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | 15.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | 17.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,690 | 17.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | 18.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $116,480 | 19.8% |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | 20.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | 22.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | 22.6% |
| Electrician | $101,780 | 22.7% |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | 22.9% |
| Accountant | $99,370 | 23.3% |
| Plumber | $95,230 | 24.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,690 | 27.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $80,100 | 28.9% |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | 30.2% |
| Truck Driver | $71,240 | 32.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | 37.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | 40.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $53,550 | 43.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 | 44.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,740 | 48.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $47,730 | 48.4% |
| Cashier | $44,210 | 52.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $42,080 | 54.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,876 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $547,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?
Renting in Auburn costs a median of about $1,926 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburn cheap or expensive?
Auburn is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $105,568. It ranks 78th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburn?
The median homeowner in Auburn pays $5,484 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area 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 $547,900, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
85,676 people live in Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.