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Santa Maria, CA vs Spokane Valley, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Spokane Valley has been positive.
- Spokane Valley has 5.2% more unemployment than Santa Maria.
- Spokane Valley job growth has increased by 12.2% in the past 10 years.
 Santa Maria, CASpokane Valley, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.0%-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 Spokane Valley    2 Reviews

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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