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Auburn, WA vs Bellevue, WA

Auburn, WA vs Bellevue, WA: What the data shows

Auburn, WA is in Auburn, WA while Bellevue, WA is in Bellevue, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Auburn, WA is the more affordable option at $354,900 median — $1,507,300 less than Bellevue, WA's $1,862,200. WYLT rates Auburn, WA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Bellevue, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Auburn, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Bellevue, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Auburn, WA has Low flood risk and Bellevue, WA has Low flood risk.

Bellevue, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Auburn, WA scores 18/100 (car-dependent) versus Bellevue, WA's 88/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Bellevue, WA has the higher school rating Auburn, WA rates 6.5/10 and Bellevue, WA rates 8/10.

CategoryAuburn, WABellevue, WA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$355K

Lower price

$1.86M
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$3K
Median Income$68K$158K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score18/10088/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit36/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/AN/A
Commute45 min45 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.5/108/10

Better schools

Best for
Families looking for good schoolsCar‑dependent commutersThose prioritizing low flood risk
young professionalstech workersfamilies with children

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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