| | Gig Harbor, WA | Auburn, CA | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 139.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.3 | 106.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.3 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 229.6 | 204.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $704,800 | $605,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,960.0% | 10,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.2 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.1 | 157.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gig Harbor 
18 Reviews
Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown More
I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key More
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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
Auburn is Beautiful city to live More
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