Auburn, WA vs Dover, DE

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

vs

Dover

64.9

#1664 nationally

Auburn leads in crime level (14.9 vs 27.7). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $54,438). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Auburn, WA Dover, DE
WhereAtHome Score 62.2 (#1866) 64.9 (#1664)
Population 83,870 39,894
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $609,464 $345,464
Median Household Income $87,406 $54,438
Average Commute 31.6 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 33 33
Crime Level 14.9 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 131 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 D+2.0
Auburn, WA
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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Dover, DE
D
64.9 Score

Dover, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$345,464

Population

39,894

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

33

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