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Springfield, VA vs Seaside, CA

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Are people in Seaside older or younger than people in Springfield?
- The Median Age in Seaside is 7.1 years younger than in Springfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seaside or Springfield?
- Seaside housing costs are 19.9% more expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seaside or Springfield?
- The average commute for residents of Seaside is 10.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Springfield.

Things to do in Springfield?
Springfield VA rests just south Washington DC offering easy access to lucrative job opportunities within nearby federal agencies, plus plenty of parks and recreational spots like Lorton Arts Foundation.

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.

 Springfield, VASeaside, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$109,235  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$604,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Seaside    4 Reviews

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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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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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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