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Seattle, WA vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Houma has been positive.
- Houma has 2.6% less unemployment than Seattle.
- Houma job growth has increased by 12.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Seattle, WAHouma, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.8%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.8%2.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-4.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%-3.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth8.4%-15.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.7%-12.5%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 Houma    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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ZIPS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
ZIPS IN HOUMA, LOUISIANA
70360 70363

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