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Des Moines, WA vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 4.7 years younger than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Des Moines?
- Seaside housing costs are 27.0% more expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 10.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Des Moines.

Things to do in Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

Things to do in Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

 Des Moines, WASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Seaside    4 Reviews
Stuart · Seaside, CA
Living a vacation
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Horatio · Seaside, CA
Getting better and worse
Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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sean · Dayton, OH
crazy housing costs!
Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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