| | Carson, CA | Perris, CA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.5 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 86.7 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 227.5 | 144.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $679,600 | $494,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,150.0% | 11,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 154.1 | 157.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.8 | 112.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carson 
5 Reviews
The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either More
The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more More
I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a More
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Reviews for Perris 
8 Reviews
I've lived in Perris since 1980 and it's changed from a small town of farmers to a city of almost 80,000 people. I'll mention the changes a bit down in my review. More
Lake Matthews is gorgeous we own a gigantic home on 2.5 acres with a view among million dollar estates
its quiet and rural here
its so beautiful on cool breezy days More
Don't believe any bad reviews or opinions about Perris those people have never been to Stockton El Cajon Long Beach Oakland or central LA with higher levels of crime, More
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