| | Atascadero, CA | Spring, TX | United States |
| Overall | 146.1 | 96.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.6 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 218.9 | 85.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $696,500 | $311,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,010.0% | 9,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.8 | 125.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.7 | 105.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atascadero 
8 Reviews
Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California. More
Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near More
We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out.
BUT today 2015 is a lot different.
The homeless have More
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If you can please put your child in another school. We have attended school here for 6 years and the administration takes a your child is the problem stance on just More
The housing market in Spring, TX is large, but not all areas are desirable to live in, especially if you have school age children. Spring ISD is not the best, but just More
Spring Resident over 4 years. This city is very well kept. Luscious Greenery and Beautiful Landscaping all around. Family and School Sports Oriented. Very Comforting. More
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