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El Paso, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Des Moines has been positive.
- West Des Moines has 4.1% more unemployment than El Paso.
- West Des Moines job growth has increased by 13.7% in the past 10 years.

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 El Paso, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.4%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.9%35.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.2%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%0.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.7%2.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.9%13.7%6.3%

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Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 2 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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ZIPS IN EL PASO, TEXAS
79936, 79912, 79938, 79924, 79907, 79925, 79915, 79904, 79932, 79930, 20 total
ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266

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