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Santa Maria, CA vs Canyon Lake, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Canyon Lake has been positive.
- Canyon Lake has 5.9% more unemployment than Santa Maria.
- Canyon Lake job growth has increased by 41.3% in the past 10 years.
 Santa Maria, CACanyon Lake, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock17.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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Reviews for Canyon Lake    6 Reviews

Casual, laid back. Authentic Texas. Great BBQ and  More

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I'm looking at inexpensive real estate (85-150k) in Canyon Lake in hopes of retiring in 2012. Seems no matter what town/city you live in, some parts of the town are  More

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Canyon Lake is a beautiful area located just one hour from Austin, 40 minutes from San Antonio and 15 miles from New Braunfels. Location a big plus, rolling hills,  More

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