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Santa Monica, CA vs San Bernardino, CA

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- The median age of a home in Santa Monica is 9.1% older than the median age of a home in San Bernardino.
 Santa Monica, CASan Bernardino, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$435,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.129.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned25.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented63.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Santa Monica, CASan Bernardino, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,090$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,940  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,810  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,120$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,010  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Santa Monica, CASan Bernardino, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Santa Monica, CASan Bernardino, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock31.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99915.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99913.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Santa Monica, CASan Bernardino, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews
Renee · Santa Monica, CA
My comp of Okc vs SM differs from stars shown here
Over 4 years ago

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

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Cynthia · Santa Monica, CA
Best investment I've made.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

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John · Santa Monica, CA
Stay away. This place is dangerous.
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

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Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews
Gabriel · Colton, CA
San bernardino
Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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Angelina · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
History to Wish it was history!
Over 4 years ago

This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Jessica · Fontana, CA
No No No
Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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