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Kodiak, AK vs Oak Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oak Harbor has been positive.
- Oak Harbor has 0.7% more unemployment than Kodiak.
- Oak Harbor job growth has increased by 9.7% in the past 10 years.
 Kodiak, AKOak Harbor, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock11.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%  Unlock6.3%
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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Reviews for Oak Harbor    6 Reviews

The new high school addition looks great, but the quality of the education is lacking. The worst I would have to say, is the English dept. All of the senior parents were  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have found Oak Harbor to be a nice place to live in general, but still feel it is too secluded for me personally. There is not a lot to do as far as night life or  More

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Over 17 years ago

Windy, dreary, wet and noisy. A great place if you're a slug or  More

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