2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Auburn, WA vs Wake Forest, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 3.0 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Auburn?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 14.9% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 2.6 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Auburn, WAWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Auburn

Reviews for Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

   |    Reply

Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

   |    Reply

The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wake Forest


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.