Auburn, WA vs Brawley, 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
62.2
#1866 nationally
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Brawley leads in crime level (8.1 vs 14.9). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $56,229). Brawley leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Brawley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 70.6 (#1083) |
| Population | 83,870 | 27,849 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $365,419 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $56,229 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+0.9 |
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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C-
70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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