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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Arroyo Grande?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 1.8 years older than in Arroyo Grande.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Arroyo Grande?
- Dana Point housing costs are 50.1% more expensive than Arroyo Grande housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Arroyo Grande?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arroyo Grande.

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

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Arroyo Grande, CADana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$90,405  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$905,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.49  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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