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Pleasanton, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Costa Mesa is 11.9% shorter than it is for residents of Pleasanton.
- 23.3% fewer residents of Costa Mesa work from home compared to residents of Pleasanton.
 Pleasanton, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Pleasanton, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)62.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.3%0.5%
 Walk2.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.3%9.7%
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 Pleasanton, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.14.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews
JESSICA · Newport Beach, CA
CROWDED
Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Fred · Costa Mesa, CA
Perfect Climate
Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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Jacob  · Costa Mesa, CA
Cost of Living in Costa Mesa
Over 16 years ago

We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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