Auburn, WA vs Cathedral City, 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
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Cathedral City leads in crime level (7.8 vs 14.9). Cathedral City leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 31.6 min). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $63,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Cathedral City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 67.7 (#1390) |
| Population | 83,870 | 52,356 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $480,045 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $63,209 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+1.3 |
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
Pacific
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D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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