Auburn, WA vs Orchards, WA

Orchards is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 133 compared to 124 for Orchards, 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 $1,713/month compared to $1,685/month in Orchards — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchards is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $510,400.

Median household income in Auburn is $95,367 compared to $96,893 in Orchards (-1.6%). Orchards offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Orchards.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 55.1°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 36.9" in Orchards.