Auburn, IA vs Collins, IA

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Collins, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 60 compared to 70 for Collins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Collins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $688/month compared to $883/month in Collins — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $93,300 median vs $130,700.

Median household income in Auburn is $57,500 compared to $67,292 in Collins (-14.6%). While Collins 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 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Collins.