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Capitola, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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- Household income in Mill Valley, is 114% more than it is in Capitola and is 62% above the National Average.
- Capitola unemployment rate is 8.1%.
- Mill Valley unemployment rate is 4.8%.
 Capitola, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth31.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,673  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$179,529$69,021
 Family Median Income$105,573  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Capitola, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock4.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock15.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock44.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Capitola, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock9.3%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock5.5%1.2%
 Education, library9.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock7.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.7%13.1%
Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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