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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
San Carlos, CA vs Brea, CA

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Are people in Brea older or younger than people in San Carlos?
- The Median Age in Brea is 0.7 years younger than in San Carlos.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brea or San Carlos?
- Brea housing costs are 55.2% less expensive than San Carlos housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brea or San Carlos?
- The average commute for residents of Brea is 4.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of San Carlos.

Things to do in San Carlos?
San Carlos, CA is located in San Mateo County and is known for its quiet residential streets enhanced by vibrant downtown business district. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities such as sailing or golfing nearby.

Things to do in Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

 San Carlos, CABrea, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,912329,725,481
 Median Income$204,570  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,103,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.75  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews
Ilene · San Carlos, CA
Mayberry RFD
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews
Patricia · Brea, CA
Cost of living and traffic in Orange County Ca
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Ken · Nashville, TN
Brea, CA a Great City
Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Lawrence · Brea, CA
Great North Orange County City
Over 13 years ago

Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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