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Bedford, IN vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cedar Rapids has been positive.
- Cedar Rapids has 1.2% less unemployment than Bedford.
- Cedar Rapids job growth has increased by 2.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Bedford, INCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.7%5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.2%25.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.5%-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-3.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.6%-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.0%-2.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 3 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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