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Tooele, UT vs Ridgecrest, CA

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Are people in Ridgecrest older or younger than people in Tooele?
- The Median Age in Ridgecrest is 4.4 years older than in Tooele.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ridgecrest or Tooele?
- Ridgecrest housing costs are 36.7% less expensive than Tooele housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ridgecrest or Tooele?
- The average commute for residents of Ridgecrest is 4.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Tooele.

Things to do in Tooele?
Tooele UTis found at the baseof Oquirrh mountains only 36 miles southwest from Salt Lake City There it stands as gateway point between metro area downtown life and scenic mountain adventures in rugged Utah terrain

Things to do in Ridgecrest?
Located in the Indian Wells Valley of the Mojave Desert, Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County known for its rich cultural and recreational activities. With a population of over 27,000, this growing city offers attractions such as the desert landscape and nearby mountains, along with local events and recreation opportunities.

 Tooele, UTRidgecrest, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,989329,725,481
 Median Income$76,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$387,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tooele    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Utah all of my life, and in Tooele for 10 years. The traffic is worse than Salt Lake City. Average commute to downtown SLC used to be about 40 minutes.   More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Utah for about 18 years now. It has become my home. I love raising my children here. I never thought that I would like living in Utah, as a matter of fact  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here because of my parents. We were not sure if we would even like it. Three years later, we're still here & wouldn't move if you paid us. Tooele HAS very  More

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Reviews for Ridgecrest    7 Reviews

For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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Over 13 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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