Auburn, IL vs Williamsville, IL

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Williamsville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 71 compared to 79 for Williamsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $911/month compared to $1,055/month in Williamsville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $145,400 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Auburn is $79,475 compared to $104,135 in Williamsville (-23.7%). While Williamsville 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 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Williamsville.