Auburn, WA vs Montebello, 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
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 33). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $72,317). Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 156).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 83,870 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 156 |
| 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
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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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