Auburndale, FL vs Fitchburg, MA
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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 13.3). Fitchburg leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 30.2 min). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Fitchburg, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 67 (#1469) |
| Population | 20,011 | 41,579 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $409,654 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $65,963 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Fitchburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Fitchburg, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,654
Population
41,579
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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