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Alameda, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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Are people in Pleasanton older or younger than people in Alameda?
- The Median Age in Pleasanton is 0.5 years older than in Alameda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pleasanton or Alameda?
- Pleasanton housing costs are 24.0% more expensive than Alameda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pleasanton or Alameda?
- The average commute for residents of Pleasanton is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alameda.

Things to do in Alameda?
Alameda, California provides locals and visitors with plenty of attractions ranging from USS Hornet Museum Ship to shopping on Webster street.

Things to do in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton, California features stunning outdoor scenery such as Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park or sycamore groves at Arroyo Del Valle while also boasting plenty of shops and eateries along Main Street.

 Alameda, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,558329,725,481
 Median Income$113,339  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,179,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.97  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Alameda    6 Reviews
Johanna · Alameda, CA
Over emphasis
Over 7 years ago

Having been born here & 70 now I have watched firsthand, a small, quiet town ruined by excessive building, overcrowding and far too many restaurants for a city this  More

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kwm · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in urban area
Over 16 years ago

Enjoy the immense benefit to having a close-knit community with main-street USA feel less than 10 miles from the resources of several urban and education  More

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Kenneth · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in the middle of the Bay Area
Over 17 years ago

Alameda, CA is a unique town here in the Bay Area. Perhaps because it is an island, or perhaps because for many decades it was a U.S. Army base, the city has never  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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