Auburn, AL vs Kettering, OH
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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 2.9). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $55,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 82,025 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | Even |
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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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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