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Taos, NM vs Kodiak, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kodiak has been positive.
- Kodiak has 4.7% more unemployment than Taos.
- Kodiak job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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