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Mountain View, CA vs El Segundo, CA

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Are people in El Segundo older or younger than people in Mountain View?
- The Median Age in El Segundo is 1.4 years older than in Mountain View.

Are housing costs cheaper in El Segundo or Mountain View?
- El Segundo housing costs are 14.6% less expensive than Mountain View housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, El Segundo or Mountain View?
- The average commute for residents of El Segundo is 2.2 minutes longer 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 El Segundo?
El Segundo is a peaceful beach city in Los Angeles county near LAX airport that serves up some serious sunsets as well as plenty of art galleries and museums where visitors can explore the city’s rich history plus plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like running trails lining El Segundo Beach.

 Mountain View, CAEl Segundo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,243329,725,481
 Median Income$158,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,773,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%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 El Segundo    2 Reviews

Lived in the South Bay my whole 62 year life .Manhattan Beach ,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach but the best of all has been El Segundo for the small town beach atmosphere  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have worked in El Segundo for 35 years, and lived here for 16. We moved here to find a friendly small-town atmosphere with good schools, and we have not been  More

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