Auburndale, FL vs Des Moines, WA
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
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.1). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133). Des Moines leads in median household income ($81,362 vs $67,661).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 20,011 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Des Moines 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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D
64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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