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Casper, WY vs Coos Bay, OR

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- Household income in Coos Bay, is 22% less than it is in Casper and is 43% below the National Average.
- Casper unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Coos Bay unemployment rate is 7.8%.
 Casper, WYCoos Bay, ORUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth4.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock9.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,057  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$48,233$69,021
 Family Median Income$83,629  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Casper, WYCoos Bay, ORUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock13.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock10.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock1.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Casper, WYCoos Bay, ORUnited States
 Management, business, finance14.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.9%1.2%
 Education, library7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock6.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock10.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock4.9%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock13.5%13.1%
Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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Reviews for Coos Bay    11 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

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My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

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Over 11 years ago

nice  More

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