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Edmonds, WA vs San Carlos, CA

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Are people in San Carlos older or younger than people in Edmonds?
- The Median Age in San Carlos is 4.8 years younger than in Edmonds.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Carlos or Edmonds?
- San Carlos housing costs are 161.9% more expensive than Edmonds housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Carlos or Edmonds?
- The average commute for residents of San Carlos is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Edmonds.

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

Things to do in San Carlos?
San Carlos, CA is located in San Mateo County and is known for its quiet residential streets enhanced by vibrant downtown business district. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities such as sailing or golfing nearby.

 Edmonds, WASan Carlos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,754329,725,481
 Median Income$96,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$803,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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