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Bluefield, WV vs Auburn, WA

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Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Bluefield?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 7.4 years younger than in Bluefield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Bluefield?
- Auburn housing costs are 519.3% more expensive than Bluefield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Bluefield?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 14.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bluefield.

Things to do in Bluefield?
Bluefield, WV is a small city located within Mercer County that has an estimated population of 10,000 people. A major coal mining center since the 1880s, it’s also home to outdoor recreation opportunities such as biking trails and nature preserves.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

 Bluefield, WVAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$39,677  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$91,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bluefield    1 Reviews

My wife and I retired here.I was born near Bluefield WV but worked in NC all of my adult life. There's better opportunities for work in NC, especially Raleigh and  More

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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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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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