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Ames, IA vs Bettendorf, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bettendorf has been positive.
- Bettendorf has 1.5% less unemployment than Ames.
- Bettendorf job growth has increased by 4.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Ames, IABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.7%4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%29.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-7.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-1.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%-1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%4.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN BETTENDORF, IOWA
52722 52767

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