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Lafayette, CA vs Carpinteria, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carpinteria has been positive.
- Carpinteria has 2.3% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Carpinteria job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, CACarpinteria, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Carpinteria    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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