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Ukiah, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Are people in Arroyo Grande older or younger than people in Ukiah?
- The Median Age in Arroyo Grande is 9.3 years older than in Ukiah.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arroyo Grande or Ukiah?
- Arroyo Grande housing costs are 102.7% more expensive than Ukiah housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arroyo Grande or Ukiah?
- The average commute for residents of Arroyo Grande is 1.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ukiah.

Things to do in Ukiah?
Ukiah is a city located in Mendocino County with an estimated population of 17,089 according to the 2019 census. This city provides locals with plenty of amenities including schools, parks and libraries they can use for leisure or educational purposes plus various unique shops and restaurants that offer items for visitors to purchase or enjoy during their visit.

Things to do in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande, California lies within San Luis Obispo county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Dana Elementary School while also having shopping options near Arroyo Grande Village Square as well as multiple food spots including La Caseta

 Ukiah, CAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,422329,725,481
 Median Income$56,975  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ukiah    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Well from reading the reviews one would not live here. I think that's a ruse because I'm going on 9 years in the town and I love it. Now if your from the South then your  More

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If you are reading this, then do not buy into what some AI robotic paragraph of text says from Google. Here it is from a real person, a real ex-citizen. If you  More

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I am a transplant from Los Angeles/OC and have lived here for 6 years. Thankfully I do not live in the city of Ukiah. I live in the east hills and am in my 40s trying to  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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