Auburn, WA vs Lakewood, 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
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $87,406). Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 63.1 (#1796) |
| Population | 83,870 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
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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
63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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