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Pocatello, ID vs Homer, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Homer has been positive.
- Homer has 5.1% less unemployment than Pocatello.
- Homer job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Pocatello, IDHomer, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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