Auburn, KY vs Benton, KY

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 65 compared to 71 for Benton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Benton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $777/month compared to $839/month in Benton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $118,100 median vs $159,600.

Median household income in Auburn is $46,071 compared to $63,368 in Benton (-27.3%). While Benton 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 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Benton.