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Oakland, CA vs Los Gatos, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Los Gatos has been positive.
- Los Gatos has 3.1% more unemployment than Oakland.
- Los Gatos job growth has increased by 8.8% in the past 10 years.
 Oakland, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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