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Chesterfield, MO vs Laguna Niguel, CA

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- Household income in Laguna Niguel, is 1% more than it is in Chesterfield and is 45% above the National Average.
- Chesterfield unemployment rate is 3.1%.
- Laguna Niguel unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Chesterfield, MOLaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$68,038  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$125,495$69,021
 Family Median Income$160,371  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Chesterfield, MOLaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock4.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.7%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.2%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock6.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock20.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K12.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock26.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Chesterfield, MOLaguna Niguel, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance30.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock9.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.7%1.2%
 Education, library6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair1.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock4.5%13.1%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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