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Auburn, MA is a small town in Worcester County with a population of just over 16,000. Despite its relatively small size, Auburn has become well known for its high rankings in various categories. According to BestPlaces, the city ranks highly in areas such as amenities, housing affordability, and cost of living. For example, Auburn ranks sixth out of 32 cities in terms of cost of living, making it an attractive option for those looking to live affordably in Massachusetts. Additionally, the city also ranks first out of 32 cities for amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants. This makes Auburn an appealing destination for those looking to enjoy a variety of different activities and dining options without having to travel too far from home. Furthermore, residents can also take advantage of the city’s high ranking for housing affordability which currently stands at ninth out of 32 cities. All these factors combined make Auburn an attractive destination for both residents and prospective homeowners alike.

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#12 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#14 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#23 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#33 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#70 The Most Single Cities
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#72 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#87 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#197 Best Green Cities
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#286 2005 Best Places to Live
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#292 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 17 years ago

Auburn is a nice town but a busy place. The growth in Auburn has been extreme in the past 20 years. You can do anything in Auburn you can think of within a few miles.  More

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