salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,880 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 170 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Auburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Auburn
| Size | North Auburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,896 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,765 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,144 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Auburn overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Auburn, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Auburn
Life in North Auburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Auburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,833 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $530,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Auburn, CA?
Renting in North Auburn costs a median of about $1,847 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in North Auburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Auburn cheap or expensive?
North Auburn is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $76,634. It ranks 170th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Auburn?
The median homeowner in North Auburn pays $4,629 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is North Auburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Auburn?
The median home value in North Auburn is $530,400, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,480 people live in North Auburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.