| | Crescent City, CA | Pismo Beach, CA | United States |
| Overall | 93.3 | 146.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Health | 119.1 | 108.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.6 | 353.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $318,400 | $1,206,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,120.0% | 8,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 75.2 | 95.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.7 | 144.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Crescent City 
10 Reviews
Weather sucks, people here are rude, politicians government workers corrupt, drug infested town, high crime, no good housing unless you want to live in drug infested More
I've lived here 10 years and the first few years were rough getting used to the humidity and rain but over time I've grown to embrace everything about this town the More
Beautiful scenery and good hiking and camping. Swimmingly and rafting in rivers is fun. Trees of mystery is pretty fun too. However the town is pretty seedy and More
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Reviews for Pismo Beach 
4 Reviews
It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say More
It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the More
Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to More
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