Auburn, WA vs Vancouver, WA

Vancouver is moderately more affordable than Auburn, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 133 compared to 123 for Vancouver, 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 $1,632/month in Vancouver — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vancouver is more affordable at $440,300 median vs $510,400.

Median household income in Auburn is $95,367 compared to $78,156 in Vancouver (+22%). 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 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Vancouver.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 54°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 37.5" in Vancouver.