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Vestal, NY vs Murrieta, CA

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Are people in Murrieta older or younger than people in Vestal?
- The Median Age in Murrieta is 4.6 years older than in Vestal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Murrieta or Vestal?
- Murrieta housing costs are 184.9% more expensive than Vestal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Murrieta or Vestal?
- The average commute for residents of Murrieta is 17.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vestal.

Things to do in Vestal?
Vestal, NY: Vestal is a thriving suburban town nestled between Binghamton and Elmira in upstate New York. The area boasts excellent schools as well as plenty of outdoor activities like ice skating at Cyndustries Ice Arena or cross-country skiing at Otseningo Park.

Things to do in Murrieta?
Murrieta, California is a picturesque city located in Riverside County. With year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, Murrieta provides the perfect environment to explore the great outdoors or simply relax. The city is home to some of the best shopping and dining options in the area as well as unique cultural attractions such as the Diamond Valley Lake Marine Preserve. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or peaceful relaxation, Murrieta has something to offer everyone!

 Vestal, NYMurrieta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock111,096329,725,481
 Median Income$70,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.36  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vestal    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Vestal is the beautiful, elitist older sibling of West Binghamton (not the first ward, the actual west Bing, near Riverside area). The area is expensive compared to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Very nice area. I live in West Binghamton and Vestal is more like this area, but a bit more pricey.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Vestal is very safe and  More

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Reviews for Murrieta    39 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

Very expensive to rent here. Many apartments in Murrieta charge as much as $2,300 for a single bedroom. But this is California, so maybe it’s cheaper than LA or Orange  More

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I moved here for my wife's job. It's a cookie cutter middle class community that costs 2-3 times as much as Texas. Homes aren't custom. They are tract homes on small  More

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George · 

A great place to live and raise a family. It’s a quintessential bedroom community. Very safe. Violent crime is a rarity here. Property crime is very low here too.  More

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