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Clearlake Oaks, CA vs Fortuna, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fortuna or is it cheaper to live in Clearlake Oaks?
- Fortuna is 3.3% more expensive than Clearlake Oaks.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fortuna or Clearlake Oaks?
- Fortuna housing costs are 53.1% more expensive than Clearlake Oaks housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clearlake Oaks or is Health Care more affordable in Fortuna.
- Health related expenses are 3.4% less in Fortuna.
 Clearlake Oaks, CAFortuna, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.0100
 Food & Groceries103.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.7100
 Housing83.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$375,100$338,100
 Utilities111  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.6100
 Miscellaneous109.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clearlake Oaks    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Clearlake Oaks is a diamond in the rough! Great views, great fishing, clean air, tons of birds and wildlife. And the Red & White Grocery store is like a time machine  More

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Over 16 years ago

Please check your numbers on the Air again. Over the past 20yrs Clearlake Oaks and Lake county has had some of the best AIR in the US. A rating of 51 is  More

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Reviews for Fortuna    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Fortuna, many people I grew up with still live there. I wish I could take my son and move back there to raise him. There is so much to learn from there.   More

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Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

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Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

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