Auburn, WA vs Cornelius, 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
62.2
#1866 nationally
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 14.9). Auburn leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $87,406).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Cornelius, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 71.7 (#962) |
| Population | 83,870 | 33,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $528,679 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $107,969 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 122 |
| 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
Pacific
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C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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