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McMinnville, OR vs Santa Paula, CA

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Are people in Santa Paula older or younger than people in McMinnville?
- The Median Age in Santa Paula is 3.7 years younger than in McMinnville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Paula or McMinnville?
- Santa Paula housing costs are 36.8% more expensive than McMinnville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Paula or McMinnville?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Paula is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of McMinnville.

Things to do in McMinnville?
McMinnville, OR is a charming small town nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley. It is home to many local wineries and vineyards and boasts plenty of outdoor activities from fishing to hiking.

Things to do in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula is an incorporated city located in Ventura County. It is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing cities in California due to its close proximity to Los Angeles yet still offering a peaceful small-town charm with its historic buildings, nearby parks and community events like Food & Wine Festival and Annual Car Show.

 McMinnville, ORSanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,741329,725,481
 Median Income$58,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$453,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mcminnville    4 Reviews

I lived in McMinnville for 4 years. The Air quality you listed for this quaint little town in a bit off. The Willamette Valley had some serious smoke issues from a Big  More

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Over 11 years ago

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. So it goes with "The People's Republic of Oregon", one of the most patently dishonest marketing labels ever applied  More

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Over 16 years ago

I enjoy living here in the North west in Mcminnville, Oregon! It's clean,beautiful,and a more family oriented town! I miss my kids and some family in Central Valley  More

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Reviews for Santa Paula    6 Reviews

Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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Over 19 years ago

According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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