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Chester, VA vs Atlanta, GA

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- Job Growth in Atlanta has been positive.
- Atlanta has 0.5% more unemployment than Chester.
- Atlanta job growth has increased by 23.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Chester, VAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.8%5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%46.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.6%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%-0.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.4%11.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.1%23.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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ZIPS IN CHESTER, VIRGINIA
23831
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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