Auburn, WA

The Good

• ✓Good public schools with some highly rated options
• ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
• ✓Moderate median income relative to cost of living in the region
• ✓Reasonable property taxes for the area

Real Talk

• !Walk score of 18 means almost all errands require a car
• !Transit options are virtually non‑existent—no bus or rail lines
• !Median home price is about 5.2 times median household income, a high burden for most families
• !Commute to Seattle is unclear and likely longer than expected
• !Limited dining and nightlife options
• !Property values are relatively high for the local median income
• $Potential HOA fees in certain subdivisions
• $Higher property taxes due to home value
• $Unexpected commute costs (gas, tolls, maintenance)

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