| | Auburn, CA | Penn Valley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 139.3 | 138.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.2 | 105.6 | 100 |
| Health | 102.6 | 120.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 204.2 | 170.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $605,600 | $505,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,800.0% | 10,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.3 | 94.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 157.4 | 153.9 | 100 |
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Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn More
There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry More
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I lived in Penn Valley for 8 years and found it offered numerous positive attributes. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Penn Valley is above More
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