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Gainesville, FL vs Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Myers Beach has been positive.
- Fort Myers Beach has 0.2% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Fort Myers Beach job growth has increased by 29.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Gainesville, FLFort Myers Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%41.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%-0.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.5%5.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%29.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers Beach    2 Reviews

Live at the southern end of Fort Myers Beach near Lover's Key. The beaches are wide and the water turquoise  More

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Wonderful island town with a laid-back lifestyle and lively politics! Beautiful beach with easy  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
33931

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