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Warsaw, MO vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Desert Hot Springs or is it cheaper to live in Warsaw?
- Desert Hot Springs is 71.5% more expensive than Warsaw.

Which city has more affordable housing, Desert Hot Springs or Warsaw?
- Desert Hot Springs housing costs are 144.3% more expensive than Warsaw housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Warsaw or is Health Care more affordable in Desert Hot Springs.
- Health related expenses are 19.6% less in Desert Hot Springs.
 Warsaw, MODesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.2100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.3100
 Housing41.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$354,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock144.3100
 Miscellaneous66.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Warsaw    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

The small town of Warsaw is a one of the best places to live in the US. Located very close to Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Truman, Warsaw is an outdoor paradise. Many  More

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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

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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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