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Kingman, AZ vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 1.0% less unemployment than Kingman.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
 Kingman, AZOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth16.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kingman    52 Reviews

I've lived here for just over a year. Had I known then what I know now, I probably would not have moved here. Here are my observations: 1. Cost of living here is  More

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You have to know what you are signing up for when you move to a place like Kingman. I’ve lived all over the country and in many big cities. Prior to Kingman we lived in  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here about 6 months ago from Temecula Ca. Overall…..love it! Low stress easy lifestyle. People are really nice here, very polite and kind. Not the prettiest people  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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