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Payson, AZ vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Yuma has been positive.
- Yuma has 2.0% less unemployment than Payson.
- Yuma job growth has increased by 15.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Payson, AZYuma, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.7%8.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.0%30.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.0%-2.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%2.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%10.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%15.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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ZIPS IN PAYSON, ARIZONA
85541
ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365

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