Alexandria, IN vs Auburn, IN

Alexandria is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 65 compared to 71 for Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $813/month compared to $831/month in Auburn — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alexandria is more affordable at $92,700 median vs $172,800.

Median household income in Alexandria is $60,616 compared to $62,339 in Auburn (-2.8%). Auburn does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Auburn.