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Pinehurst, NC vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Pinehurst?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 24.8 years younger than in Pinehurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Pinehurst?
- Seaside housing costs are 59.7% more expensive than Pinehurst housing costs.

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

Things to do in Pinehurst?
Nestled in the heart of the Sandhills region lies Pinehurst -- a serene town that offers world-class golf courses plus plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and biking on its many trails. Residents can also take advantage of nearby American Indian heritage sites or spend an afternoon fishing around one of North Carolina’s larger lakes.

Things to do in Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

 Pinehurst, NCSeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$92,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$454,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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Reviews for Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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