Auburn, AL vs Sidney, 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
Sidney
80.2
#91 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.5). Sidney leads in cost of living index (87 vs 104). Sidney leads in median household income ($63,851 vs $55,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Sidney, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 80.2 (#91) |
| Population | 82,025 | 20,309 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $219,162 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $63,851 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+64.8 |
C-
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-
80.2 Score
Sidney, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$219,162
Population
20,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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