Auburn, IN vs Cicero, IN

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Cicero, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 71 compared to 82 for Cicero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cicero can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $831/month compared to $946/month in Cicero — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $251,000.

Median household income in Auburn is $62,339 compared to $75,278 in Cicero (-17.2%). While Cicero 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 16% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Cicero.