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Decatur, GA vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Lafayette has been positive.
- West Lafayette has 0.1% more unemployment than Decatur.
- West Lafayette job growth has decreased by 69.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Decatur, GAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.8%2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.7%36.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.7%2.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth19.2%5.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth35.2%69.5%6.3%

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 13 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 14 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 10 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 13 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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ZIPS IN DECATUR, GEORGIA
30030
ZIPS IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA
47906 47907

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