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Dayton, OH vs Durham, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Durham has been positive.
- Durham has 2.7% more unemployment than Dayton.
- Durham job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Dayton, OHDurham, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.8%4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.6%43.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.4%-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.6%1.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%8.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%23.5%6.3%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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