| | Morro Bay, CA | Los Gatos, CA | United States |
| Overall | 146.1 | 231.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.3 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 277.8 | 803.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $906,200 | $2,313,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,620.0% | 10,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.6 | 149.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 144.1 | 155.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Morro Bay 
2 Reviews
Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most More
Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always More
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Reviews for Los Gatos 6 Reviews
Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable More
Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in More
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