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Auburn, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 3.9 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Auburn?
- Spanaway housing costs are 17.5% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 3.3 minutes longer 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 Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Auburn, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%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 Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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