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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Seaside, CA vs New Paltz, NY

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Are people in New Paltz older or younger than people in Seaside?
- The Median Age in New Paltz is 7.7 years younger than in Seaside.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Paltz or Seaside?
- New Paltz housing costs are 28.1% less expensive than Seaside housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Paltz or Seaside?
- The average commute for residents of New Paltz is 9.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Seaside.

Things to do in Seaside?
Seaside CA is located on California’s northern coast near Monterey Bay offering stunning views of nature combined with family friendly attractions from art galleries to pier strolling.

Things to do in New Paltz?
New Paltz, NY is a vibrant village located in the Hudson Valley with historic sites such as Huguenot Street Historic District or Minnewaska State Park Preserve filled with trails and lakes. The downtown district provides plenty of entertainment options including bars, restaurants and cafes while the area surrounding New Paltz also offers some unique shopping venues like Mohonk Antique Marketplace.

 Seaside, CANew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,421329,725,481
 Median Income$74,140  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$725,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.32  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Seaside    4 Reviews
Stuart · Seaside, CA
Living a vacation
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Horatio · Seaside, CA
Getting better and worse
Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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sean · Dayton, OH
crazy housing costs!
Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews
Rachel · Highland, NY
Nice place to raise a family- not great for work
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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