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Kapaa, HI vs Oceanside, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oceanside has been positive.
- Oceanside has 5.6% more unemployment than Kapaa.
- Oceanside job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.
 Kapaa, HIOceanside, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-18.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.9%-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 Oceanside    20 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there  More

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Over 7 years ago

from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my  More

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Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low  More

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