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Auburn, WA vs McKinleyville, CA

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Are people in McKinleyville older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in McKinleyville is 1.8 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in McKinleyville or Auburn?
- McKinleyville housing costs are 18.8% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, McKinleyville or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of McKinleyville is 13.9 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 McKinleyville?
Situated on California’s beautiful north coast between Eureka and Arcata, McKinleyville is an ideal place to live for those who want to escape urban life but still have access to all the amenities a major city like Eureka has to offer. It has plenty of restaurants, parks and recreation areas, plus top-notch schools nearby.

 Auburn, WAMcKinleyville, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,457329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%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 Mckinleyville    1 Reviews

McKinleyville, CA, just north of the college town of Arcata is more of a bedroom community than real town. It is right on the Pacific Ocean, is quiet, and safe. Its  More

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