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Costa Mesa, CA vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Reno has been positive.
- Reno has 0.9% more unemployment than Costa Mesa.
- Reno job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Costa Mesa, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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