Auburn, CA vs Stanton, CA

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Stanton, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 134 compared to 142 for Stanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanton 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 $1,905/month in Stanton — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburn has cheaper rent, Stanton actually has lower median home values ($541,000 vs $642,400).

Median household income in Auburn is $77,760 compared to $81,455 in Stanton (-4.5%). The higher salaries in Stanton 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 28.1% in Stanton.