Auburn, WA vs Culver 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
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Culver City leads in walk score (76 vs 33). Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 208). Culver City leads in median household income ($114,429 vs $87,406).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Culver City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 60.8 (#1921) |
| Population | 83,870 | 39,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $1,287,430 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $114,429 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 18.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 208 |
| 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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D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Pacific
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