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Glenwood Springs, CO vs Santa Paula, CA

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Are people in Santa Paula older or younger than people in Glenwood Springs?
- The Median Age in Santa Paula is 2.1 years younger than in Glenwood Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Paula or Glenwood Springs?
- Santa Paula housing costs are 12.9% less expensive than Glenwood Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Paula or Glenwood Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Paula is 4.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Glenwood Springs.

Things to do in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs, CO is nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Grand Mesa just west of Aspen. It is known for its hot springs, spas, historic downtown, rafting & kayaking along the Colorado River as well as world class skiing & snowboarding at nearby resorts like Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte. Visitors can find adventure hiking or biking through the White River National Forest or explore nature-oriented history at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park or Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves nearby.

Things to do in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula is an incorporated city located in Ventura County. It is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing cities in California due to its close proximity to Los Angeles yet still offering a peaceful small-town charm with its historic buildings, nearby parks and community events like Food & Wine Festival and Annual Car Show.

 Glenwood Springs, COSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,741329,725,481
 Median Income$69,728  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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Reviews for Santa Paula    6 Reviews

Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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