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Desperate San Diego workers forced to rent homes across border in Tijuana to make ends meet
- San Diego workers are relocating to Tijuana to save on housing costs while commuting to U.S. jobs each day.
- Amy McEfee, a San Diego warehouse stock clerk, now pays $400 for a one-bedroom in Tijuana versus $1,200 in San Diego.
- Fellow worker Vered Familiar moved from $2,100 to $550 for a five-bedroom in Tijuana to cope with costs.
- Some workers start early and cross the border on foot to reach San Diego by 6 a.m.
- The report notes Baja California's hikes in rental costs versus San Diego's market dynamics.
- State Department advisories and safety concerns are cited as context for the cross-border move.
- Tijuana's crime and murder rates are mentioned as part of the regional context.
- California’s overall cost of living remains a factor driving cross-border housing shifts.
- The report presents a narrative of 'survival' for workers with limited support systems.
- The piece underscores the daily routine: border crossing, trolley ride, and workplace commute.
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