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Mariposa, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Household income in Taos, is 23% more than it is in Mariposa and is 86% below the National Average.
- Mariposa unemployment rate is 9.4%.
- Taos unemployment rate is 10.5%.
 Mariposa, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Unemployment Rate9.4%10.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.1%2.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth15.1%30.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.8%8.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.0%4.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,318$32,466$37,638
 Household Income$30,061$37,083$69,021
 Family Median Income$60,242$42,984$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Mariposa, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K14.5%18.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K10.6%8.2%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K24.7%18.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.3%8.0%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K1.3%6.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.1%7.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.6%6.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.0%4.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K5.6%12.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.2%2.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K0.0%7.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Mariposa, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Management, business, finance23.9%9.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science13.0%3.0%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%6.8%1.8%
 Legal0.6%1.2%1.2%
 Education, library0.0%15.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment5.5%3.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.7%9.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support5.7%7.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%1.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving11.7%8.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%4.0%3.6%
 Personal care0.0%0.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.5%13.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.3%13.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving3.6%1.3%13.1%
Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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