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Aberdeen, WA vs Auburn, WA

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Highlights
Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Aberdeen?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 0.3 years older than in Aberdeen.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Aberdeen?
- Auburn housing costs are 124.9% more expensive than Aberdeen housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Aberdeen?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Aberdeen.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Home to Grays Harbor College and located just south of Seattle on Washington's beautiful Pacific Coast, Aberdeen is an idyllic coastal community known for its dynamic arts scene, nearby sandy beaches and charming downtown area full of interesting stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

 Aberdeen, WAAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$43,836  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

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Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

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 11 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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