5 Affordable Places to Live In California With Easy Access to Los Angeles

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However, the City of Angels is also the second mostexpensive cityin the U.S. to live, according toU.S.

News and World Report.

The steep cost has led Southern Californians to seek cheaper housing outside the city limits.

Here are someaffordable Southern Californiacommunities with easy access to Los Angeles.

Popular neighborhoods include Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Wardman Heights and Desert Springs Estates.

The area is popular for its hot springs, hence the name.

Home prices range from $9.5K to $25M.

The supply is greater than the demand, according to Realtor.com, so you might get a great deal.

Homes in Lancaster range from $3K to $34M.

Situated in the Antelope Valley, Palmdale is about 1.5 hours away from Los Angeles.

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Popular neighborhoods to consider include Rancho Vista, Joshua Hill and Anaverde.

Home prices range from $6K to $442M.

Nestled among the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California.

Idyllwild is a two-hour car drive from Los Angeles.

Desirable neighborhoods in this unincorporated community include West Ridge, Idyllwild Mountain Park and Forest Lake Estate.

Home prices range from $3K to $2million.

A 59-minute drive to Los Angeles, Fontana is located in the Inland Empire.

Rumor has it that Al Capone had a secret hideaway there.

Popular attractions in Fontana include the Auto Club Speedway and Fontana Park.

The area features a rich cultural heritage.

Home prices range from $3.9K to $17.5M.

Financial data is fromRealtor.com