2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
St. Joseph, MO vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 1.5% less unemployment than St. Joseph.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 St. Joseph, MOOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.1%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%37.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.8%-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%10.6%6.3%
Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 15 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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