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Modesto, CA vs Kelso, WA

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Highlights
- Household income in Kelso, is 24% less than it is in Modesto and is 35% below the National Average.
- Modesto unemployment rate is 8.0%.
- Kelso unemployment rate is 7.0%.
 Modesto, CAKelso, WAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate8.0%7.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.3%0.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth29.5%35.1%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.9%8.1%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.0%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$30,518$24,077$37,638
 Household Income$67,011$51,203$69,021
 Family Median Income$73,805$56,644$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Modesto, CAKelso, WAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K8.1%10.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.3%3.9%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.4%11.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.7%11.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.9%10.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.9%10.2%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.2%13.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%14.9%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K17.4%8.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.1%2.3%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K6.2%1.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Modesto, CAKelso, WAUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.9%10.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.8%4.5%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%2.1%1.8%
 Legal0.5%0.0%1.2%
 Education, library5.7%3.6%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.0%0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.3%1.7%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.8%3.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%0.9%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.4%8.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.3%5.4%3.6%
 Personal care3.3%4.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.6%20.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.7%0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.8%7.9%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving17.9%25.0%13.1%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 3 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 14 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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