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Kodiak, AK vs Soquel, CA

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- Household income in Soquel, is 59% more than it is in Kodiak and is 36% above the National Average.
- Kodiak unemployment rate is 5.8%.
- Soquel unemployment rate is 8.1%.
 Kodiak, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth12.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$31,635  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$107,114$69,021
 Family Median Income$72,560  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Kodiak, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock7.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K14.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K6.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock23.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock21.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Kodiak, AKSoquel, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock6.5%6.5%
 Community, social services0.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.1%1.2%
 Education, library3.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology1.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance10.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock1.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock10.3%13.1%
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 Soquel    2 Reviews

I moved to Soquel at 24 after I graduated UC Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful town wedged right up against the coast line. However, it's too small. Many of the people who  More

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Over 14 years ago

No one knows where it is or how to pronounce it. It as small sleepy town that has a wonderful sense of community. Main street welcomes home it's brave with balloons and  More

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