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Ames, IA vs Laporte, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Laporte has been positive.
- Laporte has 3.1% less unemployment than Ames.
- Laporte job growth has increased by 22.5% in the past 10 years.
 Ames, IALaporte, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.1%-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 Laporte    1 Reviews

I love living in Laporte. The property here feels safe, private, green and clean - a bit of a rural feel yet 12 minutes from the heart of Fort Collins Old Town. It is  More

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