Auburndale, FL vs DeKalb, IL
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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
DeKalb
71.1
#1018 nationally
Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 10.8). Auburndale leads in median household income ($67,661 vs $47,410). DeKalb leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | DeKalb, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 71.1 (#1018) |
| Population | 20,011 | 40,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $266,477 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $47,410 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+2.0 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that DeKalb has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
DeKalb, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,477
Population
40,211
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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