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Alamo, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Are people in Arroyo Grande older or younger than people in Alamo?
- The Median Age in Arroyo Grande is 5.8 years younger than in Alamo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Alamo?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 61.6% less expensive than Alamo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arroyo Grande or Alamo?
- The average commute for residents of Arroyo Grande is 13.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alamo.

Things to do in Alamo?
Alamo, CA is an unincorporated area east of Oakland well-known for its gorgeous gardens like Livorna Park and spacious hills such as Tassajara Hills Open Space good for both cycling and hiking; this community benefitted from Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway providing transportation options to residents.

Things to do in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande, California lies within San Luis Obispo county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Dana Elementary School while also having shopping options near Arroyo Grande Village Square as well as multiple food spots including La Caseta

 Alamo, CAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$250,001  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,355,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.76  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alamo    3 Reviews

A loveey, quiet suburb with some semi-rural, horsey areas left.Being upscale, there are some Type A's and snobs but generally people say, "Hi" when walking in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

who ever wrote this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

great climate, great schools, close to everything, housing prices are extremely  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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