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Auburn, WA vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 0.2 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Auburn?
- Tumwater housing costs are 21.2% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 10.9 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 Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Auburn, WATumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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