Auburn, GA vs Perry, GA

Perry is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 91 compared to 83 for Perry, 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 $1,198/month compared to $1,105/month in Perry — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perry is more affordable at $209,300 median vs $232,000.

Median household income in Auburn is $78,317 compared to $81,648 in Perry (-4.1%). Perry 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 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Perry.