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Pocatello, ID vs Mesquite, NV

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Mesquite has been positive.
- Mesquite has 5.0% less unemployment than Pocatello.
- Mesquite job growth has increased by 13.1% in the past 10 years.
 Pocatello, IDMesquite, NVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-13.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.2%-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

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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 Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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