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Billings, MT vs Claremont, CA

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- Household income in Claremont, is 76% more than it is in Billings and is 38% above the National Average.
- Billings unemployment rate is 4.1%.
- Claremont unemployment rate is 8.9%.
 Billings, MTClaremont, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,976  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$111,937$69,021
 Family Median Income$82,514  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Billings, MTClaremont, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.7%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock23.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Billings, MTClaremont, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance14.2%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.6%6.5%
 Community, social services2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.7%1.2%
 Education, library5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology9.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.7%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.8%13.1%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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