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Mountain View, CA vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Mountain View?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 6.5 years older than in Mountain View.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Mountain View?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 88.9% less expensive than Mountain View housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Mountain View?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 1.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mountain View.

Things to do in Mountain View?
Mountain View, California offers a unique mix between traditional landmarks such as Moffett's Hangar One or the NASA Ames Research Center for any aerospace aficionado combined with modern attractions such as Shoreline Amphitheater or GooglePlex.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

 Mountain View, CACanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$158,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,773,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.01  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mountain View    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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