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Atlanta, GA vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- Household income in Beckley, is 42% less than it is in Atlanta and is 73% below the National Average.
- Atlanta unemployment rate is 5.3%.
- Beckley unemployment rate is 6.4%.
 Atlanta, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.3%6.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth2.9%-0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.8%20.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.9%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.8%6.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,466$26,701$37,638
 Household Income$69,164$39,845$69,021
 Family Median Income$93,051$58,454$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Atlanta, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K14.1%20.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.1%7.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.9%11.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.6%10.7%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.2%7.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.1%8.4%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.4%6.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%9.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K13.5%12.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.4%3.9%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K14.6%3.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Atlanta, GABeckley, WVUnited States
 Management, business, finance24.8%10.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science10.1%2.3%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%2.2%1.8%
 Legal3.5%0.7%1.2%
 Education, library7.1%5.9%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment4.6%0.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.4%9.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.2%6.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%0.9%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving4.8%6.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.9%6.2%3.6%
 Personal care2.3%3.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.3%26.1%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.2%6.6%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving7.9%10.5%13.1%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 5 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 16 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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