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Claremont, CA vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Claremont?
- The Median Age in State College is 19.8 years younger than in Claremont.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Claremont?
- State College housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Claremont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Claremont?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 10.9 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Claremont, CAState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$111,937  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$823,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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