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Ames, IA vs Billings, MT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Billings has been positive.
- Billings has 1.4% less unemployment than Ames.
- Billings job growth has increased by 5.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Ames, IABillings, MTUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.7%4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%24.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-1.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%5.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 1 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 3 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN BILLINGS, MONTANA
59102 59101 59105 59106

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