Auburn, WA vs Baytown, TX
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
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $61,158). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 131). Baytown leads in crime level (12.1 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Baytown, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 73.1 (#780) |
| Population | 83,870 | 84,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $61,158 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+5.5 |
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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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73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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