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Kansas City, MO vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rapid City has been positive.
- Rapid City has 2.2% more unemployment than Kansas City.
- Rapid City job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Kansas City, MORapid City, SDUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.3%3.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.5%35.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.8%-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%0.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.6%2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.8%8.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total
ZIPS IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
57701 57702

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