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Gulfport, MS vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Des Moines has been positive.
- West Des Moines has 4.2% more unemployment than Gulfport.
- West Des Moines job growth has increased by 13.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Gulfport, MSWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.5%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.1%35.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.0%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%0.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%2.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%13.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  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 GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
39503 39501 39507
ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266

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