| | Encinitas, CA | Cave Creek, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 115.6 | 103.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 499.2 | 272.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,546,700 | $877,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,740.0% | 10,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.3 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.6 | 105.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Encinitas 
14 Reviews
I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and More
1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere
2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos
3. Nothing to do, no More
I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace More
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Reviews for Cave Creek 
5 Reviews
Beautiful homes and area with larger parcels and horse properties. Wonderful people. Low crime. Great climate except 3 months of hell heat in the summer. But you can More
Cave Creek is beautiful especially if you make lots of money! It has a mix of down to earth people and affluent show boaters, heavy drinkers and bikers. Very eclectic. More
The drawback to living in Cave Creek are the summers. If you can leave for 3-4 months and return in the fall, Cave Creek is More
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