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Redwood City, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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Are people in Pleasanton older or younger than people in Redwood City?
- The Median Age in Pleasanton is 4.1 years older than in Redwood City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pleasanton or Redwood City?
- Pleasanton housing costs are 9.2% less expensive than Redwood City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pleasanton or Redwood City?
- The average commute for residents of Pleasanton is 8.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Redwood City.

Things to do in Redwood City?
Redwood City, California is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and provides plenty of shopping opportunities as well as access to some gorgeous nature parks like Edgewood Open Space Preserve.

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.

 Redwood City, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,558329,725,481
 Median Income$134,287  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,610,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.32  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Redwood City    11 Reviews
Nancy · Redwood City, CA
A little bit of everything
Over 4 years ago

(Caveating everything with "it's Bay Area prices") Redwood City is a large sprawling town where you can find just about anything you're looking for. There's great  More

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Ra · Redwood City, CA
More Bang for one's Buck in Bay Area Terms
Over 5 years ago

The entire Bay Area is ridiculous. You can't compare it to other areas. RWC is reasonably cheap for the area. I pay $5K for a rental townhouse in one of the many  More

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Lori · Redwood City, CA
Nice place, but being paved with apartments.
Over 7 years ago

Lovely weather. Safe place to live (I live in Redwood Shores). The only thing that keeps this place from being 5 stars is the cost of housing. When you have to pay an  More

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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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