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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Manhattan Beach, CA

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Are people in Manhattan Beach older or younger than people in Arroyo Grande?
- The Median Age in Manhattan Beach is 3.9 years younger than in Arroyo Grande.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manhattan Beach or Arroyo Grande?
- Manhattan Beach housing costs are 218.0% more expensive than Arroyo Grande housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manhattan Beach or Arroyo Grande?
- The average commute for residents of Manhattan Beach is 9.1 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 Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach CA sits on the Pacific Ocean just south of Los Angeles providing inhabitants with beachfront living embedded with luxurious amenities plentiful shops trendy restaurants

 Arroyo Grande, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,585329,725,481
 Median Income$90,405  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$905,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%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 Manhattan Beach    6 Reviews

If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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