Auburn, WA vs Gilbert, AZ
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
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $87,406). Auburn leads in walk score (33 vs 28). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 72.3 (#903) |
| Population | 83,870 | 275,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $570,915 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $105,842 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+3.5 |
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
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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