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Santa Paula, CA vs Rancho San Diego, CA

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Are people in Rancho San Diego older or younger than people in Santa Paula?
- The Median Age in Rancho San Diego is 8.1 years older than in Santa Paula.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho San Diego or Santa Paula?
- Rancho San Diego housing costs are 21.5% more expensive than Santa Paula housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho San Diego or Santa Paula?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho San Diego is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Santa Paula.

Things to do in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula is an incorporated city located in Ventura County. It is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing cities in California due to its close proximity to Los Angeles yet still offering a peaceful small-town charm with its historic buildings, nearby parks and community events like Food & Wine Festival and Annual Car Show.

Things to do in Rancho San Diego?
Rancho San Diego is an unincorporated community located in El Cajon within San Diego County, California close to Lake Jennings park adjacent Sweetwater Reservoir accessible via I-8 freeway 30 miles east downtown San Diego; historically developed residential neighborhood 2000 census reported total population 28591 majority suburban households complemented further 2000s influx large student populations attending Cuyamaca College Grossmont College suburbs area presently primarily known quiet neighborhoods combined access amenities such schools parks churches markets shops restaurants golf courses recreation areas; encompasses notable landmarks Gillespie Field opened 1941 preserved historic adobe Casa de Estudillo standing since 1800s still visited tours today .

 Santa Paula, CARancho San Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,019329,725,481
 Median Income$67,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$620,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Santa Paula    6 Reviews

Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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Over 19 years ago

According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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Reviews for Rancho San Diego    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Fabulous place to live. Excellent school  More

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