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Atlanta, GA vs Auburn, CA

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Highlights
- Household income in Auburn, is 5% more than it is in Atlanta and is 5% above the National Average.
- Atlanta unemployment rate is 5.3%.
- Auburn unemployment rate is 5.5%.
 Atlanta, GAAuburn, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,466  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$72,409$69,021
 Family Median Income$93,051  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Atlanta, GAAuburn, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock10.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock11.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Atlanta, GAAuburn, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance24.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.9%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.9%1.2%
 Education, library7.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock9.6%13.1%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 7 years ago

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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Over 14 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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