Auburn, WA vs San Bernardino, 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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (14.9 vs 24.6). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $61,323). San Bernardino leads in walk score (45 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 83,870 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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