Hello nancyh-ga,
Making a major move is not easy and there are a lot of factors to be
considered. Fortunately, there are lots of resources on the Web to
help you compare all aspects of the community you?re leaving and where
you?re going. The general demographic and economic data on Spokane and
Albuquerque are readily available and you can dig deep if you?re so
inclined. I?ve also located some resources for you on the public
schools in Spokane. Getting specific salary information about auto
mechanics was the toughest part of this question but I?ve found some
resources that give you statistics at the state and show that the
general outlook for auto mechanics is good in most locations.
I hope that the information I?ve collected will serve your needs.
Please don?t hesitate to ask for clarification if any of this is
confusting.
Best wishes for your move.
~ czh ~
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RELOCATION ? COMPARE ALBUQUERQUE AND SPOKANE
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http://www.monstermoving.com/Find_a_Place/Compare2Cities/results.asp
Compare Two Cities Results ? Albuquerque and Spokane
***** This site allows you to compare two cities on most of the
metrics you listed in your question including
Cost of Living
Sales Tax Rate
State Income Taxes
Local Income Taxes
Job Growth
Unemployment Rate
Median Family Income
Home Purchase Cost
Property Tax
Electricity Cost
High School Graduate Rate
Bachelor's Degree Rate
Air Pollution
Population
Population Density
Crime Index
Auto Insurance
Commute Time
Temperature (January)
Temperature (July)
Heating Degree Days
Cooling Degree Days
Annual Precipitation
Number of Clear Days (no clouds)
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http://www.careeronestop.org/RELOCATION/RelocationCenterHome.asp
Relocation Center
Are you considering a permanent move or temporary change in location?
Use the following resources to evaluate relocation options, learn
about financial obligations, and make the most of your new community.
***** This site offers a large variety of links to gather comparative
information for the cities you?re interested in.
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http://www.homefair.com/homefair/servlet/ActionServlet?pid=116&previousPage=199&cid=homefair&fromState=NM&toState=WA
THE SALARY CALCULATOREnter your salary, choose specific cities and
your housing preference then click the calculate button.
***** The calculator indicates that the cost of living is somewhat
higher in Spokane compared to Albuquerque.
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SPOKANE AND STATE OF WASHINGTON INFORMATION
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http://www.spokanecity.org/
City of Spokane
***** This is Spokane?s official website and is a good place to start
exploring further.
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http://www.spokanevalleyonline.com/publicschools2.htm
Public Schools in Spokane, WA
The city of Spokane, Washington has only one public school district.
Spokane Public School District No. 81 is the largest school district
in the state of Washington.
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http://www.k12.wa.us/
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction
Resources for Students and Parents
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http://www.relocationcentral.com/directory/us/wa/spokane/education/public_schools_k-12.html
Educational Resources for Spokane
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ALBUQUERQUE AND STATE OF ARIZONA INFORMATION
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http://www.cabq.gov/
City of Albuquerque Official Website
***** This is an excellent website and provides most of the
information you?re looking for regarding the city you?re leaving.
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http://www.wia.state.nm.us/
New Mexico Workforce Connection
http://www.wia.state.nm.us/WIA_central.html
Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico
http://www.wia.state.nm.us/Central2003Occs_pub.htm
Short Term Occupational Projections
Employment Growth Rate 2001 to 2003
85302 Automotive Mechns/Service Techns 1860 - 1930 70 3.55% 160
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http://www.dol.state.nm.us/dol_lmif.html
Labor Market Information
***** This is an excellent starting point for getting information
about New Mexico labor force and economic indicators. Just follow the
links for any topic that you want to examine in depth.
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AUTO MECHANIC AND GENERAL LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 493023
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?soccode=493023&from=&Level=&keyword=&stfips=35&x=22&y=8
Occupation Report
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
State: New Mexico
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/occ_rep.asp?soccode=493023&from=&Level=&keyword=&stfips=53&x=23&y=8
Occupation Report
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
State: Washington
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http://www.wa.gov/esd/lmea/
Washington State Labor Market Information
http://www.workforceexplorer.com/
New Washington State Labor Market Information site
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http://www.workforceexplorer.com/admin/uploadedPublications/1540_NonagSep03rev2.xls
Spokane MSA ? Spokane County ? March 2003 Employment Statistics
http://www.workforceexplorer.com/admin/uploadedPublications/1533_Cnty-Sep03.xls
Washington Unemployment Rates
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http://www.workforceexplorer.com/cgi/databrowsing/localAreaProfileQSResults.asp?selectedarea=Spokane+County&selectedindex=32&menuChoice=localAreaPro&state=true&geogArea=5304000063&countyName=
Spokane County Profile ? Labor Market Information and Economic Indicators
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http://www.workforceexplorer.com/cgi/dataBrowsing/empByOccSelection.asp?menuChoice=emp&geogArea=5304000063
Employers By Occupation
Search for employers having a specific occupation. Select an
occupation from a list, then press the "Continue" button. Or select
from the occupational categories, drill down through the categories,
then click on the desired occupation title.
***** The code for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics is
493023. When I searched on Spokane County I got 1300+ results. You can
click on the name of the employer and you will be taken to a profile
that tells you the address and contact information, the industry and
number of employees.
Employer Search Results
To view employer detail, click on the Employer Name link.
There are 1314 employers matching your selection criteria.
Search Criteria:
Occupation Title: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Area Name: Spokane County
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos181.htm
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Significant Points
-- Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation for
these challenging technology-based jobs.
-- Opportunities should be very good for automotive service
technicians and mechanics with good diagnostic and problem-solving
skills and knowledge of electronics and mathematics.
-- Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually
adapt to changing technology and repair techniques as vehicle
components and systems become increasingly sophisticated.
***** This is the profile from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. You
might want to review the information and the associated links as you
prepare for your move.
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http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp?soccode=&stfips=
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***** This is a terrific resource for exploring all facets of careers and jobs.
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