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Boulder, CO vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kalispell has been positive.
- Kalispell has 0.5% less unemployment than Boulder.
- Kalispell job growth has increased by 17.9% in the past 10 years.
 Boulder, COKalispell, MTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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