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Ames, IA vs Glenwood Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Glenwood Springs has been positive.
- Glenwood Springs has 3.3% less unemployment than Ames.
- Glenwood Springs job growth has increased by 6.1% in the past 10 years.
 Ames, IAGlenwood Springs, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.2%-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 Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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