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Auburn, WA is a vibrant city located in King County. It offers a variety of activities for its residents to take part in, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and employment opportunities in a variety of industries. Companies like Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, Amazon and Microsoft are amongst the largest employers in the area. With two-bedroom rent costing an average of $1,950 per month and the grocery cost index standing at 102 compared to 100 for the US as a whole, Auburn offers an affordable cost of living that is attractive to new residents from all walks of life.

Auburn has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Auburn has seen the job market increase by 2.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Auburn
- The Sales Tax Rate for Auburn is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Auburn is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Auburn
- The average income of a Auburn resident is $26,918 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Auburn resident is $79,415 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyAuburn, WashingtonUnited States
  76
  -4.9%-6.2%
  37.8%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $37,006$37,638
  $79,415$69,021
  $95,771$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  10.2%6.8%
  10.7%10.0%
  3.9%2.5%
  12.8%11.0%
  8.2%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  3.1%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  4.6%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  8.4%9.3%
  11.4%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  5.6%7.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  4.2%4.7%
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We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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