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Mountain ridges above Julian in East San Diego County

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Retiring in East County San Diego: The Value Play, Eyes Open

the value, with eyes open

East County is where San Diego retirement money stretches furthest — La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Alpine, Julian. An honest look at what lower prices buy, and what heat and fire insurance ask back.

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