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Afton, WY vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lincoln has been positive.
- Lincoln has 2.3% more unemployment than Afton.
- Lincoln job growth has increased by 9.2% in the past 10 years.
 Afton, WYLincoln, NEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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