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Carbondale, CO vs Valdez, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Valdez has been positive.
- Valdez has 4.0% less unemployment than Carbondale.
- Valdez job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Carbondale, COValdez, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Carbondale    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The economy in Carbondale Colorado is challenging to say the least. One glance at the demographics says it all: $1.5M median home, 83% appreciation, and a $58K median  More

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Reviews for Valdez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Dont move here unless you work for Alyeska. Everything is so expensive, and the closest wal-mart is 6 hours by car. There is tons of stuff to do if you love winter. But  More

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