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Crested Butte, CO vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kalispell has been positive.
- Kalispell has 0.9% less unemployment than Crested Butte.
- Kalispell job growth has increased by 17.9% in the past 10 years.
 Crested Butte, COKalispell, MTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth57.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Crested Butte    5 Reviews

Crested Butte is literally hell on earth. I can't imagine WHY anybody would want to come here. Do yourself a favor - stay in California and Texas.  More

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Over 11 years ago

First of all, we are sick and tired of the report that there are 1,500 people in Crested Butte. Maybe in the "town limits" which is a small area. There is CB South,  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I own a second home in CB. We bought it the very first time we came to this little town. It is truly an undiscovered gem - like Aspen before it became  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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