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Amarillo, TX vs Odessa, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Odessa has been positive.
- Odessa has 5.0% less unemployment than Amarillo.
- Odessa job growth has increased by 20.1% in the past 10 years.
 Amarillo, TXOdessa, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.9%9.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.5%32.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.2%-14.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%-2.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.6%20.1%6.3%
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 3 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 6 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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