salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,680 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 422 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Auburndale?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Auburndale
| Size | Auburndale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,166 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,837 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,277 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Auburndale overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Auburndale, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Auburndale
Life in Auburndale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburndale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $612 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $296,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburndale, FL?
Renting in Auburndale costs a median of about $2,667 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Auburndale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,680 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Auburndale cheap or expensive?
Auburndale is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.1% of the typical household income of $84,027. It ranks 422nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Auburndale?
The median homeowner in Auburndale pays $1,865 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Auburndale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Auburndale?
The median home value in Auburndale is $296,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,530 people live in Auburndale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.