Auburn, CA vs Mather, CA

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Mather, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 134 compared to 143 for Mather, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mather can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $1,432/month compared to $1,904/month in Mather — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburn has cheaper rent, Mather actually has lower median home values ($573,800 vs $642,400).

Median household income in Auburn is $77,760 compared to $140,941 in Mather (-44.8%). While Mather is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Mather.