Auburn, CA vs San Gabriel, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Auburn is 21.3% cheaper than San Gabriel. With a cost index of 134 vs 171, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Auburn to San Gabriel should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $1,432/month compared to $1,874/month in San Gabriel — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $642,400 median vs $899,000.

Median household income in Auburn is $77,760 compared to $87,592 in San Gabriel (-11.2%). The higher salaries in San Gabriel partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in San Gabriel.