Auburn, KS vs Oaklawn-Sunview, KS

Oaklawn-Sunview is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 68 compared to 61 for Oaklawn-Sunview, 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 $863/month in Oaklawn-Sunview — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oaklawn-Sunview is more affordable at $48,000 median vs $135,700.

Median household income in Auburn is $63,382 compared to $37,986 in Oaklawn-Sunview (+66.9%). 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 27.3% in Oaklawn-Sunview.