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Seattle, WA vs Galveston, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galveston has been positive.
- Galveston has 3.6% less unemployment than Seattle.
- Galveston job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Seattle, WAGalveston, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.8%8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.8%31.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%-4.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth8.4%-5.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.7%1.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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ZIPS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
ZIPS IN GALVESTON, TEXAS
77550 77551 77554

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