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Auburn Hills, MI vs La Mirada, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in La Mirada or is it cheaper to live in Auburn Hills?
- La Mirada is 54.1% more expensive than Auburn Hills.

Which city has more affordable housing, La Mirada or Auburn Hills?
- La Mirada housing costs are 225.6% more expensive than Auburn Hills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Auburn Hills or is Health Care more affordable in La Mirada.
- Health related expenses are 11.3% more in La Mirada.
 Auburn Hills, MILa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries95.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.9100
 Housing73.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$761,200$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock159.6100
 Miscellaneous124.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Auburn Hills    2 Reviews

I moved here two years ago from California and am really glad I found this place. It's got way more parks than you'd ever expect for a place this size, it's not very  More

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Daimler is head quartered there. They have good schools. I have lived there my entire life except for the four years I went to college. The downtown area is going under  More

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Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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