Auburn, WA vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $45,863). Desert Hot Springs leads in cost of living index (115 vs 131). Desert Hot Springs leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Desert Hot Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 64.4 (#1692) |
| Population | 83,870 | 33,438 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $378,683 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $45,863 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 115 |
| 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
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D
64.4 Score
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,683
Population
33,438
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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