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Blacksburg, VA vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 12.0 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Blacksburg?
- Seaside housing costs are 100.3% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 6.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

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.

 Blacksburg, VASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  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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