| | Desert Hot Springs, CA | Gadsden, AL | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 79.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 117.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.4 | 23.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $354,100 | $84,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,670.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 144.3 | 79.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.4 | 69.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Desert Hot Springs 
9 Reviews
lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and More
Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to More
I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot. More
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Reviews for Gadsden 
2 Reviews
Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic More
I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the More
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