Auburn, AL vs Brandon, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (28 vs 11). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in average commute (19 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Brandon, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 77.5 (#239) |
| Population | 82,025 | 25,719 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $291,089 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $89,051 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+47.1 |
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71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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