Auburn, CA vs Pacheco, CA

Pacheco is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 134 compared to 125 for Pacheco, 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 Auburn is $1,432/month compared to $1,984/month in Pacheco — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburn has cheaper rent, Pacheco actually has lower median home values ($283,600 vs $642,400).

Median household income in Auburn is $77,760 compared to $100,152 in Pacheco (-22.4%). Pacheco offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Pacheco.