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Roswell, NM vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 1.3% more unemployment than Roswell.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Roswell, NMArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.0%6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.2%31.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-1.1%-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%-9.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.4%-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%-7.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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ZIPS IN ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
88203 88201
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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