Auburn, WA vs High Point, 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
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 31.6 min). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $58,582). Auburn leads in walk score (33 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 83,870 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+21.8 |
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-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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