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Carson, CA vs Lynwood, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lynwood or is it cheaper to live in Carson?
- Lynwood is 0.0% more expensive than Carson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lynwood or Carson?
- Lynwood housing costs are 19.4% less expensive than Carson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carson or is Health Care more affordable in Lynwood.
- Health related expenses are 4.0% more in Lynwood.
 Carson, CALynwood, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries101.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.2100
 Housing227.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$602,300$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock162.7100
 Miscellaneous133.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 11 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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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 Lynwood    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in this city all my life. Location to areas of recreation, shopping, LAX is outstanding. Cost of living here is low, for those that have children, this is  More

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Over 19 years ago

Well i think that Lynwood,Ca is very nice it has its ups and downs. The weather is just right, it's never too hot or too cold, it's perfect for me.I really enjoy  More

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