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Grover Beach, CA vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Grover Beach?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 5.9 years younger than in Grover Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Grover Beach?
- Seaside housing costs are 11.7% more expensive than Grover Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Grover Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 2.8 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 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.

 Grover Beach, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$77,637  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$649,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Seaside    4 Reviews

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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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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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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