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New Braunfels, TX vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 13.4 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or New Braunfels?
- Dana Point housing costs are 259.9% more expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 New Braunfels, TXDana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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