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Pullman, WA vs Columbia Falls, MT

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Highlights
- Household income in Columbia Falls, is 78% more than it is in Pullman and is 21% below the National Average.
- Pullman unemployment rate is 4.8%.
- Columbia Falls unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Pullman, WAColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,814  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$56,860$69,021
 Family Median Income$77,318  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Pullman, WAColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock12.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K7.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.5%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock12.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.6%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Pullman, WAColumbia Falls, MTUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock2.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library19.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.6%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support13.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.6%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.4%13.1%
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Columbia Falls    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Plenty to do outside year round, though void of culture and decent  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia Falls is a very laid back blue collar sort of town. There is a wonderful ski resort less than 15 miles away, lakes & rivers only short driving distances away,  More

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