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Atascadero, CA vs Camarillo, CA

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Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

The best run, most efficient and very clean city I have ever lived in and that includes places on 3 continents. Stunning nature with the Pacific ocean and gigantic  More

The best run, most efficient and very clean city I have ever lived at and that includes places on 3 continents. Stunning nature with the Pacific ocean and gigantic  More

Very high for a single person to  More