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Dana Point, CA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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Are people in San Luis Obispo older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in San Luis Obispo is 22.5 years younger than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Luis Obispo or Dana Point?
- San Luis Obispo housing costs are 31.4% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Luis Obispo or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of San Luis Obispo is 13.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

Things to do in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo, California is located on the Central Coast and offers stunning views of rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. It's a great place to live with its temperate climate, excellent restaurants and unique shops. Every year locals flock to the famous Thursday night Farmer’s Market or to outdoor festivals like the SLO County Fair. For outdoor activities there are plenty of parks and trails plus beaches for surfing and swimming.

 Dana Point, CASan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,257329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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