Auburn, ME vs Westbrook, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Auburn is 19% cheaper than Westbrook. With a cost index of 86 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Auburn to Westbrook should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $983/month compared to $1,373/month in Westbrook — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $254,600 median vs $341,800.

Median household income in Auburn is $66,552 compared to $85,868 in Westbrook (-22.5%). While Westbrook 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 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Westbrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 47.5°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 48.1" in Westbrook.