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Pocatello, ID vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ruidoso has been positive.
- Ruidoso has 5.0% less unemployment than Pocatello.
- Ruidoso job growth has increased by 5.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Pocatello, IDRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.8%8.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.8%28.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.1%-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.3%-1.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%-1.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.2%-5.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 3 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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ZIPS IN POCATELLO, IDAHO
83201 83204 83209
ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355

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