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Auburn, CA vs Soquel, CA

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Are people in Soquel older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Soquel is 6.6 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Soquel or Auburn?
- Soquel housing costs are 99.9% more expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Soquel or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Soquel is 2.9 minutes longer 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 Soquel?
Soquel, CA is located in Santa Cruz County boasting a population close to 8,600 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions such as Chef Chu's Mandarin Cuisine which serves traditional Chinese dishes or take part in outdoor activities like bird-watching at the nearby Monte Bello Open Space Preserve perfect for nature lovers!

 Auburn, CASoquel, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,806329,725,481
 Median Income$72,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$605,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%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 Soquel    2 Reviews

I moved to Soquel at 24 after I graduated UC Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful town wedged right up against the coast line. However, it's too small. Many of the people who  More

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Over 14 years ago

No one knows where it is or how to pronounce it. It as small sleepy town that has a wonderful sense of community. Main street welcomes home it's brave with balloons and  More

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