| | Gardena, CA | Ellensburg, WA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 106.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 86.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 237.4 | 140.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $686,300 | $437,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,050.0% | 8,200.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 155.4 | 72.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.6 | 132.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gardena 
6 Reviews
As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they More
1. Crime. Gardena is a relatively low income city and attracts a lot neighboring losers. You have to watch your surroundings at all times. One woman was severely More
My husband has a job opportunity in Gardena. We're considering leaving Seattle for the first time in our lives and moving to LA. We love our home and neighborhood, but More
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Reviews for Ellensburg 
2 Reviews
Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good More
This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go More
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