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Arlington, WA vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ketchikan has been positive.
- Ketchikan has 2.5% less unemployment than Arlington.
- Ketchikan job growth has increased by 9.0% in the past 10 years.

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 Arlington, WAKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%8.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.8%25.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-11.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-12.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.7%-9.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.0%-9.0%6.3%

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Reviews for Arlington    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 15 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 15 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
98223
ZIPS IN KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
99901

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