Auburn, WA vs Bell Gardens, CA
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
Bell Gardens
62.8
#1820 nationally
Bell Gardens leads in walk score (72 vs 33). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $53,935). Bell Gardens leads in crime level (10.6 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Bell Gardens, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 62.8 (#1820) |
| Population | 83,870 | 37,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $699,237 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $53,935 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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D-
62.8 Score
Bell Gardens, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$699,237
Population
37,467
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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