Auberry, CA vs Stebbins, CA

Auberry is moderately more affordable than Stebbins, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Auberry scores 106 compared to 115 for Stebbins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stebbins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auberry is $1,361/month compared to $1,964/month in Stebbins — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auberry has cheaper rent, Stebbins actually has lower median home values ($242,400 vs $351,300).

Median household income in Auberry is $75,000 compared to $108,056 in Stebbins (-30.6%). While Stebbins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auberry spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Stebbins.