Auburn, NY vs Troy, NY

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Auburn is 15.3% cheaper than Troy. With a cost index of 72 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Auburn to Troy should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $867/month compared to $1,134/month in Troy — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $143,600 median vs $192,500.

Median household income in Auburn is $49,377 compared to $57,688 in Troy (-14.4%). The higher salaries in Troy partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Troy.