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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Des Moines, WA vs Auburn, WA

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Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 3.0 years younger than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Des Moines?
- Auburn housing costs are 0.4% less expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Des Moines.

Things to do in Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

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

 Des Moines, WAAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews
Linda · Auburn, WA
Everything you want is close by
Over 7 years ago

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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George · Auburn, WA
Best place to live and raise a family!
Over 9 years ago

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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Kyle · Auburn, WA
Auburn
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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