Cost of Living in Auburn, MA

Population 16,840 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023

109
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Auburn is a smaller Massachusetts community of around 17000 residents, where median household incomes of $100,786 and housing costs ($363,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Auburn sits roughly 5 miles southwest of Worcester. Housing prices track closely with Worcester's $340,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Auburn

The median home value in Auburn is $363,100 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,241/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,786/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 56.7°F and lows of 39.6°F, with about 72.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Auburn has a cost of living index of 109 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$363,100
19% above avg
Median Rent
$1,241/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,429
1 BR
$1,438
2 BR
$1,854
3 BR
$2,265
4 BR
$2,493
Owner-occupied 80.2%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,241
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,855/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
5.1%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
12.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$100,786
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,977
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.6%
Graduate degree 18.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.6
Male median age 42.9
Female median age 47.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.7°F
Avg Low
39.6°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
72.9"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323543566775807871594838
Low °F 171926374756626153423323
Precip" 3.523.264.194.083.564.223.934.144.244.844.004.28
Snow" 18.221.213.71.90.00.00.00.00.01.11.914.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Auburn, MA?

Auburn has a cost index of 109 (100 = national average). It is 9% above the national average.

What is average rent in Auburn, MA?

The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,241 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Auburn?

The median home value in Auburn is $363,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Auburn?

The median household income in Auburn is $100,786 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Auburn, MA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Auburn is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.

Is Auburn, MA affordable?

Auburn is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 109 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Auburn?

Auburn has average high temperatures of 56.7°F and average lows of 39.6°F. Annual precipitation is 48.3". Average annual snowfall is 72.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Auburn at a Glance

Population
16,840
Median Income
$100,786
Home Value
$363,100
Median Rent
$1,241/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
56.7°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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