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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Watertown Town, MA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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Are people in San Luis Obispo older or younger than people in Watertown Town?
- The Median Age in San Luis Obispo is 13.0 years younger than in Watertown Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Luis Obispo or Watertown Town?
- San Luis Obispo housing costs are 41.7% more expensive than Watertown Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Luis Obispo or Watertown Town?
- The average commute for residents of San Luis Obispo is 12.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Watertown Town.

Things to do in Watertown Town?
Watertown Town, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Arsenal Fields plus stores like Watertown Square Shopping Center and dining spots near Boat House Bar & Grille.

Things to do in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo, California is located on the Central Coast and offers stunning views of rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean. It's a great place to live with its temperate climate, excellent restaurants and unique shops. Every year locals flock to the famous Thursday night Farmer’s Market or to outdoor festivals like the SLO County Fair. For outdoor activities there are plenty of parks and trails plus beaches for surfing and swimming.

 Watertown Town, MASan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,257329,725,481
 Median Income$101,402  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2638.4
 Avg. Home Price$658,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.31  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews
Mark · Watertown Town, MA
Close to the happenings and accessible, Watertown
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Kris · Watertown, MA
Watertown, MA
Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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Heather · Watertown, MA
Great location for young professionals and familie
Over 17 years ago

I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews
Bruce · Las Vegas, NV
COST OF LIVING AND FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
Over 10 years ago

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Tim · San Luis Obispo, CA
Sunny & 70º
Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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Sadie · San Luis Obispo, CA
Beautiful place to live hard to find a room
Over 12 years ago

San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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