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Columbus vs Auburn
Columbus and Auburn
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Auburn are above the US rate in this release, 12.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Columbus to Auburn
In 2022-2023, 981 households filed a move from Columbus to Auburn (about 1,968 people, average adjusted gross income $58,882). 889 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,063 in Columbus and $1,224 in Auburn. Columbus has a state tax on wages. Auburn has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Auburn is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Columbus.
Auburn averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 40°F. Columbus is 222 sunny days, 91°F in July, 40°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Auburn and 22 in Columbus.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 981 households moved Columbus → Auburn (about 1,968 people, average AGI $58,882). 889 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Columbus and Auburn changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 48 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Auburn cheaper than Columbus after tax and rent?
No. Auburn leaves about $215 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,063 in Columbus and $1,224 in Auburn.
Does Auburn have state income tax?
Auburn is in Alabama, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.00%.
Did people actually move from Columbus to Auburn?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.