Auburn, AL vs Somerville, MA
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
71.7
#960 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 28). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 82,025 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+39.5 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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