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Auburn, CA vs Wrightwood, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Wrightwood or is it cheaper to live in Auburn?
- Wrightwood is 14.9% less expensive than Auburn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Wrightwood or Auburn?
- Wrightwood housing costs are 36.7% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Auburn or is Health Care more affordable in Wrightwood.
- Health related expenses are 15.5% less in Wrightwood.
 Auburn, CAWrightwood, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.6100
 Food & Groceries106.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing204.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$433,200$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock115.0100
 Miscellaneous157.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Auburn    13 Reviews

Over 7 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 8 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 15 years ago

Auburn is Beautiful city to live  More

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Reviews for Wrightwood    4 Reviews

I grew up here! It’s such a great place to raise and family and close to many employers to support your mountain life desires! So stinking adorable and your kids will be  More

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Over 10 years ago

The average high in Wrightwood in July is in the low 80's, not 98 as stated. Also, the average low in January is 26, not 36. This is a mountain community situated at an  More

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Over 17 years ago

if you have to live in the yucky inland empire, this is the best place..im not into lots of night life and such.however if you like to have quiet without drama, this is  More

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