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Durango, CO vs Big Bear City, CA

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- Big Bear City spends 13.0% more per student than Durango.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.5% higher in Big Bear City than in Durango. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Durango
 Durango, COBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,682  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor207  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Durango    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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