Auburn, WA vs El Mirage, AZ
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
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
El Mirage leads in crime level (10.5 vs 14.9). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 131). Auburn leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | El Mirage, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 67.6 (#1399) |
| Population | 83,870 | 35,850 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $341,412 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $72,134 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+3.5 |
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+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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