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Grover Beach, CA vs Bellingham, WA

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Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in Grover Beach?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 6.3 years younger than in Grover Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or Grover Beach?
- Bellingham housing costs are 6.6% less expensive than Grover Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or Grover Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 5.4 minutes shorter 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 Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 Grover Beach, CABellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$77,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grover Beach    1 Reviews

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 Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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