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Tehachapi, CA vs Big Bear City, CA

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Are people in Big Bear City older or younger than people in Tehachapi?
- The Median Age in Big Bear City is 5.1 years older than in Tehachapi.

Are housing costs cheaper in Big Bear City or Tehachapi?
- Big Bear City housing costs are 3.5% more expensive than Tehachapi housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Big Bear City or Tehachapi?
- The average commute for residents of Big Bear City is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tehachapi.

Things to do in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi is an incorporated town located in Kern County, California offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Encantada-Rancho El Nido Wildlife Preserve provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Big Bear City?
Big Bear City is an unincorporated community located in San Bernardino County, California offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Big Bear Lake provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 Tehachapi, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,913329,725,481
 Median Income$54,598  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$390,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.24  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Tehachapi    8 Reviews
Douglas · Tehachapi, CA
Not a Place for Teenagers
Over 5 years ago

We moved out of the Los Angeles/Orange County area to escape the traffic. When we moved to bear Valley Springs (about 15 miles outside of Tehachapi) there was literally  More

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Robbie · Ridgecrest, CA
Not my cup of tea
Over 7 years ago

I lived here for over 18 years before moving away and still don't miss this town. This town is great for the elderly and young families but not great for teens and young  More

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Jay · Tehachapi, CA
Mountain Gem Between to Metro Areas
Over 8 years ago

Tehachapi is a Mountain Community in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada between the Central Valley (Bakersfield) and the Antelope Valley (Mojave, Palmdale,  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews
andy · Big Bear City, CA
small mountain top town
Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Koda · Big Bear City, CA
Best Place To Live with a Family
Over 17 years ago

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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pam · Big Bear City, CA
beautiful big bear
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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