Auburn, IA vs Lamont, IA

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Lamont, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 60 compared to 65 for Lamont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamont 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 $836/month in Lamont — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburn has cheaper rent, Lamont actually has lower median home values ($91,700 vs $93,300).

Median household income in Auburn is $57,500 compared to $56,250 in Lamont (+2.2%). Auburn 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 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Lamont.