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Hays, KS vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lawrence has been positive.
- Lawrence has 1.3% less unemployment than Hays.
- Lawrence job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
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 Hays, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.4%3.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%29.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%-4.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-2.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%1.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews
Clint · Barry, IL
Hays - Pros/Cons
Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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