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Martinez, CA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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Are people in San Luis Obispo older or younger than people in Martinez?
- The Median Age in San Luis Obispo is 15.8 years younger than in Martinez.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Luis Obispo or Martinez?
- San Luis Obispo housing costs are 21.7% more expensive than Martinez housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Luis Obispo or Martinez?
- The average commute for residents of San Luis Obispo is 16.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Martinez.

Things to do in Martinez?
Martinez, California lies within Contra Costa County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the John Muir National Historic Site to the The Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Things to do in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo, California is located on the Central Coast and offers stunning views of rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. It's a great place to live with its temperate climate, excellent restaurants and unique shops. Every year locals flock to the famous Thursday night Farmer’s Market or to outdoor festivals like the SLO County Fair. For outdoor activities there are plenty of parks and trails plus beaches for surfing and swimming.

 Martinez, CASan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,257329,725,481
 Median Income$114,390  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2638.4
 Avg. Home Price$766,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Martinez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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