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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Arroyo Grande?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 12.8 years younger than in Arroyo Grande.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Arroyo Grande?
- Seaside housing costs are 19.9% less expensive than Arroyo Grande housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Arroyo Grande?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 1.2 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 Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

 Arroyo Grande, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$90,405  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$905,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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