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Pleasanton, CA vs Manhattan Beach, CA

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Are people in Manhattan Beach older or younger than people in Pleasanton?
- The Median Age in Manhattan Beach is 1.7 years older than in Pleasanton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manhattan Beach or Pleasanton?
- Manhattan Beach housing costs are 96.9% more expensive than Pleasanton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manhattan Beach or Pleasanton?
- The average commute for residents of Manhattan Beach is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pleasanton.

Things to do in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton, California features stunning outdoor scenery such as Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park or sycamore groves at Arroyo Del Valle while also boasting plenty of shops and eateries along Main Street.

Things to do in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach CA sits on the Pacific Ocean just south of Los Angeles providing inhabitants with beachfront living embedded with luxurious amenities plentiful shops trendy restaurants

 Pleasanton, CAManhattan Beach, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,585329,725,481
 Median Income$167,932  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,462,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews

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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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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Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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Reviews for Manhattan Beach    6 Reviews

If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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