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Marina del Rey, CA vs Oak Park, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Oak Park or is it cheaper to live in Marina del Rey?
- Oak Park is 4.8% less expensive than Marina del Rey.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oak Park or Marina del Rey?
- Oak Park housing costs are 17.6% less expensive than Marina del Rey housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marina del Rey or is Health Care more affordable in Oak Park.
- Health related expenses are 20.0% more in Oak Park.
 Marina del Rey, CAOak Park, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.0100
 Food & Groceries107.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.7100
 Housing406.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$962,100$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.4100
 Miscellaneous134.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marina Del Rey    10 Reviews

For the past thirty years it has become more dense and crowded. Along the periphery there is a pond/sewer/lake that constantly stinks when driving by on Washington Blvd  More

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Wonderful beach community, beautiful temperatures all year. Liberal minded neighbours, absolutely love it  More

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Over 16 years ago

The climate closest to the ocean is mild and rarely too hot. The humidity is comfortable and soothing. The town has a very relaxing feel surrounding the Marina with  More

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Reviews for Oak Park    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We have lived in Oak Park for approximately 17 years. The schools are great, the community is great, we like it here. However, the cost of living in CA is high, as are  More

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Over 17 years ago

The crime rate reported for this area cannot be correct. It is as safe as neighboring Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake  More

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Over 18 years ago

Oak Park, CA, offers a great quality of life for the LA area. It's close to Malibu and Ventura beaches, convenient to activities in and around LA, has one of the best  More

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