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Pacifica, CA vs Morro Bay, CA

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Are people in Morro Bay older or younger than people in Pacifica?
- The Median Age in Morro Bay is 7.9 years older than in Pacifica.

Are housing costs cheaper in Morro Bay or Pacifica?
- Morro Bay housing costs are 28.5% less expensive than Pacifica housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morro Bay or Pacifica?
- The average commute for residents of Morro Bay is 8.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pacifica.

Things to do in Pacifica?
Pacifica, California is located in San Mateo County providing its citizens great recreational centers such as the Sharp Park Golf Course plus stores like Rockaway Beach Shopping Center and dining spots near Sanchez Adobe.

Things to do in Morro Bay?
Morro Bay, CA is located in San Luis Obispo county boasting a population close to 10,400 people. Here you can find attractions like Morro Strand State Beach which features various monuments perfect for history buffs while also taking part in various festivals like the Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival showcasing some of the area's best talent throughout the year!

 Pacifica, CAMorro Bay, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,785329,725,481
 Median Income$138,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pacifica    9 Reviews

Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from  More

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Has the rep of being socked in with fog 24-7 but thats totally false. a charming blue collar surf town a mere 30 min from downtown SF with lower prices - hard to  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Morro Bay    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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