Auburn, WA vs Chino, 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
Chino
63
#1802 nationally
Chino leads in crime level (8.2 vs 14.9). Chino leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Chino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 63 (#1802) |
| Population | 83,870 | 93,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $755,615 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $99,385 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Chino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$755,615
Population
93,114
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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