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Natick, MA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Are people in Arroyo Grande older or younger than people in Natick?
- The Median Age in Arroyo Grande is 4.4 years older than in Natick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Natick?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 29.9% more expensive than Natick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arroyo Grande or Natick?
- The average commute for residents of Arroyo Grande is 11.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Natick.

Things to do in Natick?
Natick, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex County offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Cochituate State Park plus stores like Natick Mall and dining spots near SKYLINE BISTRO+LOUNGE.

Things to do in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande, California lies within San Luis Obispo county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Dana Elementary School while also having shopping options near Arroyo Grande Village Square as well as multiple food spots including La Caseta

 Natick, MAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$122,914  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$697,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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