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Catheys Valley, CA vs Atascadero, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Atascadero or is it cheaper to live in Catheys Valley?
- Atascadero is 34.3% more expensive than Catheys Valley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Atascadero or Catheys Valley?
- Atascadero housing costs are 52.3% more expensive than Catheys Valley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Catheys Valley or is Health Care more affordable in Atascadero.
- Health related expenses are 9.0% less in Atascadero.
 Catheys Valley, CAAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock146.1100
 Food & Groceries101.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.9100
 Housing143.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$696,500$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.8100
 Miscellaneous100.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Catheys Valley    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

We've lived in Catheys Valley for over 20 years, and we believe it is one of the best places to live. I note that your chart has two significant errors about Catheys  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

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

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Over 9 years ago

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

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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

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