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San Ramon, CA vs Alamo, CA

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Are people in Alamo older or younger than people in San Ramon?
- The Median Age in Alamo is 11.9 years older than in San Ramon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alamo or San Ramon?
- Alamo housing costs are 58.4% more expensive than San Ramon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alamo or San Ramon?
- The average commute for residents of Alamo is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of San Ramon.

Things to do in San Ramon?
San Ramon, California lies in the heart of Contra Costa County with easy access to attractions like Central Park or numerous restaurants and shops along Bishop Ranch Business Park.

Things to do in Alamo?
Alamo, CA is an unincorporated area east of Oakland well-known for its gorgeous gardens like Livorna Park and spacious hills such as Tassajara Hills Open Space good for both cycling and hiking; this community benefitted from Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway providing transportation options to residents.

 San Ramon, CAAlamo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,852329,725,481
 Median Income$173,519  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock52.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,487,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for San Ramon    17 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

If you like the weather hot and dry, this is the place for you! Don't come here if you like to see green hills in the summer,if you don't care for sunshine for 7-8  More

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Over 14 years ago

For what you get, "it" does not live up to the premium you have to pay to get "it".!  More

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good climate i expirenced in us is san ramon i am very happy to stay in that  More

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Reviews for Alamo    3 Reviews

A loveey, quiet suburb with some semi-rural, horsey areas left.Being upscale, there are some Type A's and snobs but generally people say, "Hi" when walking in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

who ever wrote this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

great climate, great schools, close to everything, housing prices are extremely  More

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