Auburn, NY vs Central, LA
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
77.5
#237 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (52 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $48,203). Auburn leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,983 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | D+11.1 |
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77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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