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Redwood City, CA vs Poway, CA

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- There are 233 physicians per 100,000 people in Poway.
- There are 302 physicians per 100,000 people in Redwood City.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Redwood City, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9886.9
 Physicians per Cap.302  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock89100
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Reviews for Redwood City    11 Reviews

(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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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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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 Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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