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Ames, IA vs Boynton Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Boynton Beach has been positive.
- Boynton Beach has 2.7% less unemployment than Ames.
- Boynton Beach job growth has increased by 18.0% in the past 10 years.
 Ames, IABoynton Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 Boynton Beach    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In Boynton Beach since three years. Loud and dirty, road are unsafe for bicyclists!  More

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I live in Boynton and every year it gets worse down here... The heat has been unbearable for months and the city is overcrowded! A simple errand can take much longer  More

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Over 10 years ago

The climate is not bad. Mild winters but hot and humid summers. Hurricanes, but no snow and ice storms. Cost of living is a little too high, as is population density.  More

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