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Kapaa, HI vs Kodiak, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kodiak has been positive.
- Kodiak has 7.2% more unemployment than Kapaa.
- Kodiak job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Kapaa, HIKodiak, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-18.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kapaa    4 Reviews

I have lived on Kaua'i, Hawai'i for about two years now, with about 20 years of prior vacationing (up to 1 month). Living here is much different than vacationing here,  More

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Over 7 years ago

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Kapaa in July of 2017. As tourists we found it a wonderful place. There were ample places to eat and shop for souvenirs.   More

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Over 8 years ago

For many, Kapaa is considered middle of the island in a way. Whether you are going North or going South, Kapaa seems to be a great midway point. There are tons of  More

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Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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