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Kalispell, MT vs Ellensburg, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ellensburg has been positive.
- Ellensburg has 1.5% less unemployment than Kalispell.
- Ellensburg job growth has increased by 5.5% in the past 10 years.
 Kalispell, MTEllensburg, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.9%  Unlock6.3%
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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Reviews for Ellensburg    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good  More

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Over 18 years ago

This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go  More

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