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West Monroe, LA vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Household income in Kalispell, is 43% more than it is in West Monroe and is 25% below the National Average.
- West Monroe unemployment rate is 5.8%.
- Kalispell unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 West Monroe, LAKalispell, MTUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth22.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$24,520  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$55,411$69,021
 Family Median Income$54,642  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 West Monroe, LAKalispell, MTUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock13.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock9.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K1.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 West Monroe, LAKalispell, MTUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.1%6.5%
 Community, social services2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.7%1.2%
 Education, library5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock6.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.5%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support25.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock8.9%13.1%
Reviews for West Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Over 18 years ago

I was born and raised in West Monroe. I currently reside in Monroe, but I teach in West Monroe. There are pros and cons about West Monroe like anywhere else you may  More

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Over 18 years ago

This town is very sports oriented, therefore if your child doesn't play a sport there isn't very much to do  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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