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Roanoke, VA vs Baton Rouge, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Baton Rouge has been positive.
- Baton Rouge has 1.2% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- Baton Rouge job growth has increased by 1.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Roanoke, VABaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%24.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-5.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-6.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%-1.5%6.3%

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Baton Rouge    64 Reviews

terrible place to  More

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Over 5 years ago

I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like  More

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Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with  More

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