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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Prescott, AZ

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Are people in Prescott older or younger than people in Arroyo Grande?
- The Median Age in Prescott is 13.8 years older than in Arroyo Grande.

Are housing costs cheaper in Prescott or Arroyo Grande?
- Prescott housing costs are 36.7% less expensive than Arroyo Grande housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Prescott or Arroyo Grande?
- The average commute for residents of Prescott is 3.5 minutes shorter 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 Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

 Arroyo Grande, CAPrescott, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,063329,725,481
 Median Income$90,405  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock60.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$905,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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