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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Grover Beach, CA vs Alameda, CA

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Are people in Alameda older or younger than people in Grover Beach?
- The Median Age in Alameda is 0.8 years older than in Grover Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alameda or Grover Beach?
- Alameda housing costs are 81.7% more expensive than Grover Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alameda or Grover Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Alameda is 9.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Grover Beach.

Things to do in Grover Beach?
Grover Beach, CA is a pleasant town south of San Luis Obispo featuring several spectacular spots such as Oceano Dunes SVRA perfect for exploring or Ramona Garden Park ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Grand Avenue Festival celebrating local culture with art and performances.

Things to do in Alameda?
Alameda, California provides locals and visitors with plenty of attractions ranging from USS Hornet Museum Ship to shopping on Webster street.

 Grover Beach, CAAlameda, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,320329,725,481
 Median Income$77,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Grover Beach    1 Reviews
sharon  · Arroyo Grande, CA
great area!
Over 15 years ago

This is an awesome, old-school, unpretentious, classic California beach town. But, ssshhhh...don't tell anyone. I've lived in several nice Cali. beach towns but this  More

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Reviews for Alameda    6 Reviews
Johanna · Alameda, CA
Over emphasis
Over 7 years ago

Having been born here & 70 now I have watched firsthand, a small, quiet town ruined by excessive building, overcrowding and far too many restaurants for a city this  More

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kwm · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in urban area
Over 16 years ago

Enjoy the immense benefit to having a close-knit community with main-street USA feel less than 10 miles from the resources of several urban and education  More

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Kenneth · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in the middle of the Bay Area
Over 17 years ago

Alameda, CA is a unique town here in the Bay Area. Perhaps because it is an island, or perhaps because for many decades it was a U.S. Army base, the city has never  More

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