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Kapolei, HI vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Kapolei?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 1.2 years older than in Kapolei.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Kapolei?
- Seaside housing costs are 16.2% less expensive than Kapolei housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Kapolei?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 17.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kapolei.

Things to do in Kapolei?
Kapolei is a city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It has a population of over 38,000 and is the second-largest city in the state after Honolulu. Its name translates to “place of intoxication” or “place of rejoicing” and it's often referred to as Oahu's “second city.” Kapolei features urban development communities like the Ko Olina Resort & Marina as well as industrial centers along with beaches, golf courses, shopping centers and restaurants for its residents to enjoy.

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.

 Kapolei, HISeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$116,128  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$865,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kapolei    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Kapolei is located on the dry side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is the dry/sunny side of the island with very little rainfall. Kapolei has had an average  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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