| | Auburn, WA | University Place, WA | United States |
| Overall | 158.1 | 122.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.8 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Health | 88.2 | 88.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 172.6 | 190.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $568,500 | $572,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,350.0% | 6,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 144.8 | 117.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 151.3 | 129.3 | 100 |
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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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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
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 University Place 1 Reviews
University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher More
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