Auburn, NY vs Cheektowaga, NY

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Cheektowaga, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 72 compared to 78 for Cheektowaga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheektowaga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $867/month compared to $1,025/month in Cheektowaga — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $143,600 median vs $169,200.

Median household income in Auburn is $49,377 compared to $66,293 in Cheektowaga (-25.5%). While Cheektowaga 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 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Cheektowaga.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 48.8°F). Cheektowaga receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 39.9" in Auburn.