2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Marquette, MI vs Valdez, AK

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Valdez has been positive.
- Valdez has 4.1% less unemployment than Marquette.
- Valdez job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Marquette, MIValdez, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

   |    Reply

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marquette

Reviews for Valdez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Dont move here unless you work for Alyeska. Everything is so expensive, and the closest wal-mart is 6 hours by car. There is tons of stuff to do if you love winter. But  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Valdez


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.