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Brea, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Are people in Arroyo Grande older or younger than people in Brea?
- The Median Age in Arroyo Grande is 6.4 years older than in Brea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Brea?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Brea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arroyo Grande or Brea?
- The average commute for residents of Arroyo Grande is 11.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brea.

Things to do in Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

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

 Brea, CAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$108,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$942,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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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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