Auburn, AL vs Redding, CA
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
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 17.7). Redding leads in median household income ($67,323 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in cost of living index (104 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 66.6 (#1525) |
| Population | 82,025 | 92,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $67,323 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+36.5 |
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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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D
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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