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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Desert Hot Springs?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.2 years younger than in Desert Hot Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Desert Hot Springs?
- Jackson housing costs are 56.2% less expensive than Desert Hot Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Desert Hot Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 10.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Desert Hot Springs.

Things to do in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs is a small desert town nestled in southern California near Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. Its hot springs provide warmth throughout the year and are thought to have healing properties. Other attractions include world-class golf courses, hiking trails along with shops and restaurants offering everything from classic American cuisine to Mexican favorites!

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Desert Hot Springs, CAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$37,924  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$354,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.24  Unlock26.38
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

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Over 5 years ago

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

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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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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