Auburn, ME vs Fuquay-Varina, NC
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
72.7
#837 nationally
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.9). Auburn leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Fuquay-Varina leads in median household income ($94,142 vs $59,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, ME | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#837) | 70.9 (#1046) |
| Population | 24,793 | 43,817 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,086 | $443,075 |
| Median Household Income | $59,659 | $94,142 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+25.6 |
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72.7 Score
Auburn, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,086
Population
24,793
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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70.9 Score
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$443,075
Population
43,817
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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