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Claremont, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Are people in Arroyo Grande older or younger than people in Claremont?
- The Median Age in Arroyo Grande is 5.4 years older than in Claremont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Claremont?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 10.0% more expensive than Claremont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arroyo Grande or Claremont?
- The average commute for residents of Arroyo Grande is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Claremont.

Things to do in Claremont?
Claremont, California is found in Los Angeles county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Claremont Hills Wilderness Park plus stores like Towne Center Promenade and dining spots near ZAKE Japanese Eatery.

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

 Claremont, CAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$111,937  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$823,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  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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