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Pekin, IL vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in Pekin?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 4.2 years younger than in Pekin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or Pekin?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 151.0% more expensive than Pekin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or Pekin?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pekin.

Things to do in Pekin?
Pekin IL is situated southeast Bloomington on Illinois River full of family friendly fun like bowling at Tazewell Lanes Plus an array of historical sites such as ChiefShinopen Park making it a great spot to learn about Pekin’s past.

Things to do in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 Pekin, ILSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$50,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$104,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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