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Plainville, CT vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Plainville?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 9.7 years younger than in Plainville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Plainville?
- Seaside housing costs are 180.1% more expensive than Plainville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Plainville?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Plainville.

Things to do in Plainville?
Plainville is an incorporated town sitting within Hartford County, Connecticut offering plenty of activities such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Norton Reservoir features stunning views suitable for outdoor activities. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for any budget during your stay here!

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.

 Plainville, CTSeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$72,197  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.16  Unlock26.38
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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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