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Palm Springs, CA vs Lakeport, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lakeport or is it cheaper to live in Palm Springs?
- Lakeport is 20.3% less expensive than Palm Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lakeport or Palm Springs?
- Lakeport housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than Palm Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Palm Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Lakeport.
- Health related expenses are 39.6% more in Lakeport.
 Palm Springs, CALakeport, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.6100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.9100
 Housing185.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$351,200$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.6100
 Miscellaneous112.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Palm Springs    12 Reviews

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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Reviews for Lakeport    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Rural setting, stunningly beautiful and full of wildlife. Off the beaten path due to limited access via three state highways only. No rail; private airport only.  More

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Over 18 years ago

If a slower pace is what you want then Lakeport,Ca. is the place to live. Lakeport lies on the north western shore of Clear lake. (One of the oldest natural lakes in  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is anice small town.Housing though is similar to big city.Isolation is also  More

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