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Hilo, HI vs Auburn, WA

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Are people in Auburn older or younger than people in Hilo?
- The Median Age in Auburn is 4.3 years younger than in Hilo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Auburn or Hilo?
- Auburn housing costs are 22.7% more expensive than Hilo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Auburn or Hilo?
- The average commute for residents of Auburn is 14.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hilo.

Things to do in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

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

 Hilo, HIAuburn, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,306329,725,481
 Median Income$70,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$463,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  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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