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Auburn, CA vs Oskaloosa, IA

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Are people in Oskaloosa older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Oskaloosa is 13.0 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oskaloosa or Auburn?
- Oskaloosa housing costs are 76.6% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oskaloosa or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Oskaloosa is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, CA is an unincorporated community situated north of Sacramento near Folsom Lake providing plenty choices for outdoor recreation such as biking trails at Salmon Falls along side calm waters perfect for fishing trips or hiking expeditions through Rattlesnake Bar State Park surrounded by oaks and pines leading to beaches ideal for picnics under the sky.

Things to do in Oskaloosa?
Oskaloosa, Iowa is located in Mahaska County and is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere. The town offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities with its parks, trails, and nearby lakes. Oskaloosa also has a thriving downtown with great shopping, dining, and entertainment options. With its easy access to major highways and close proximity to Des Moines and other cities, Oskaloosa is an excellent place to live or visit.

 Auburn, CAOskaloosa, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,552329,725,481
 Median Income$72,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$605,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.64  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Oskaloosa    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Iowa's weather is extremely unpredictable, but that's just the way it is. I personally hate snow and cold, so I'm not a fan of Iowa winters, but spring and summer are  More

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Over 15 years ago

Website lists the population @ 14,956 w/ a decrease of -.56 since 2000. I show the 2000 population as 11,066.Something is  More

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