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San Marcos, CA vs Scotts Valley, CA

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Scotts Valley.
- There are 233 physicians per 100,000 people in San Marcos.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 San Marcos, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock77.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)75  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.233  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock99100
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Scotts Valley    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We lived and worked in Scotts Valley for a number of years. It's a nice enough city, safe and clean unlike some areas of Santa Cruz. It's well managed and the schools  More

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Over 7 years ago

Great weather and small town feel but it is changing rapidly  More

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Over 11 years ago

Scotts Valley is an ideal, small town with many wonderful features. It's just 10 minutes from the beaches in nearby Santa Cruz yet doesn't get the wet fog because it's  More

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