Auburn, KS vs Larned, KS

Larned is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 68 compared to 63 for Larned, 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 $889/month compared to $766/month in Larned — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Larned is more affordable at $99,600 median vs $135,700.

Median household income in Auburn is $63,382 compared to $51,957 in Larned (+22%). While Auburn 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 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Larned.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 54.8°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 24.8" in Larned.