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Taos, NM vs Big Bear Lake, CA

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- There are 135 physicians per 100,000 people in Big Bear Lake.
- There are 198 physicians per 100,000 people in Taos.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Taos, NMBig Bear Lake, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock90.758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)67  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.198  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock87100
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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Big Bear Lake    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Big Bear Lake a couple of years ago from Los Angeles because of my husband's job. It is a somewhat pretty city, the lake is mirky and surrounded by trash,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Big Bear Lake, a beautiful setting in a remote mountain community in Southern California. A draw to tourists from the Los Angeles area for skiing, boating, and mountain  More

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In the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California, this little town has almost everything you would want to see and do. In the spring and summer the lake is filled  More

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