The Complete Numbers
All-in monthly cost — $400K Auburn Village home
HOA fee$230/mo
Wake Co. property tax (~0.77%)~$257/mo
Homeowners insurance~$95–$115/mo
Utilities~$180–$225/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$762–$827/mo
All-in monthly cost — $460K Auburn Village home
HOA fee$230/mo
Wake Co. property tax (~0.77%)~$295/mo
Homeowners insurance~$100–$120/mo
Utilities~$180–$230/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$805–$875/mo
All-in monthly cost — $550K Auburn Village home
HOA fee$230/mo
Wake Co. property tax (~0.77%)~$353/mo
Homeowners insurance~$115–$135/mo
Utilities~$200–$250/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$898–$968/mo
Auburn Village vs Del Webb Traditions — the cost gapOn a comparable $460K home: Auburn Village runs ~$805–$875/mo all-in. Del Webb Traditions on the same home value runs ~$880–$950/mo (HOA $310/mo vs $230/mo, same Wake County tax rate). The $75–$80/month gap is real — $900–$960/year. Over 20 years that’s ~$18,000–$19,000. Traditions delivers a larger clubhouse and more organized programming; Auburn Village delivers lower cost and a more intimate community feel.