Auburndale, WI vs Cumberland, WI

Auburndale is moderately more affordable than Cumberland, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Auburndale scores 69 compared to 75 for Cumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburndale is $649/month compared to $901/month in Cumberland — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburndale has cheaper rent, Cumberland actually has lower median home values ($173,900 vs $217,700).

Median household income in Auburndale is $80,407 compared to $47,773 in Cumberland (+68.3%). Auburndale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburndale spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Cumberland.