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Atlanta, GA vs Odessa, TX

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- Household income in Odessa, is 3% less than it is in Atlanta and is 3% below the National Average.
- Atlanta unemployment rate is 5.3%.
- Odessa unemployment rate is 9.9%.
 Atlanta, GAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock4.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,466  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$66,769$69,021
 Family Median Income$93,051  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Atlanta, GAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock6.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Atlanta, GAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance24.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.3%1.2%
 Education, library7.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock17.5%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 2 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 Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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