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Auburn, WA vs Fountain Hills, AZ

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Are people in Fountain Hills older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Fountain Hills is 24.1 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fountain Hills or Auburn?
- Fountain Hills housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fountain Hills or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Fountain Hills is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

Things to do in Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills, Arizona is a tranquil desert town located in Maricopa County. Situated just east of Phoenix, Fountain Hills boasts spectacular views of the nearby mountains and desert landscape. This close-knit community is home to a variety of parks, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The area's excellent climate makes it ideal for leisure activities such as golfing and hiking. With its convenient location near major cities such as Scottsdale and Tempe, Fountain Hills provides an optimal combination of relaxation and urban convenience.

 Auburn, WAFountain Hills, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,639329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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Reviews for Fountain Hills    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We live in Boise but are seriously considering a move to Fountain Hills. We have visited FH and it's beautiful...but we are not sure we can do the Summers! In Boise  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived in many cities in the US we moved here 10 yrs ago raised 2 boys and I would not give it up for any other place. move here raise a family and retire  More

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Over 12 years ago

Beautiful homes with mountaineous  More

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