2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Gardena, CA vs Dolan Springs, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Dolan Springs or is it cheaper to live in Gardena?
- Dolan Springs is 38.1% less expensive than Gardena.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dolan Springs or Gardena?
- Dolan Springs housing costs are 81.4% less expensive than Gardena housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gardena or is Health Care more affordable in Dolan Springs.
- Health related expenses are 45.3% more in Dolan Springs.
 Gardena, CADolan Springs, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.1100
 Food & Groceries101.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.1100
 Housing237.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,900$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.9100
 Miscellaneous133.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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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

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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 Dolan Springs    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a town with great potential if the county would get after the people who abandon, and trash their properties. It isn't a good place for children because there isn't  More

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If anyone knows of a 40 acre+ parcel, seller finance, low down (i know, most are out there) PLEASE message me. Thank you and God bless!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Worst place on the planet, nothing but a big sand pit! Filled w/ losers and  More

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