Auburn, PA vs Lakemont, PA

Lakemont is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 83 compared to 77 for Lakemont, 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 $1,133/month compared to $1,103/month in Lakemont — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lakemont is more affordable at $147,300 median vs $182,300.

Median household income in Auburn is $67,679 compared to $49,036 in Lakemont (+38%). 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 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Lakemont.