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Ames, IA vs Medford, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Medford has been positive.
- Medford has 2.7% less unemployment than Ames.
- Medford job growth has increased by 1.6% in the past 10 years.
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 Ames, IAMedford, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.7%5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%40.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-9.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-6.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%-3.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%1.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
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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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
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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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 14 years ago

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 Medford    2 Reviews
Pattie · Medford, MA
Still Affordable
Over 10 years ago

Medford is still an affordable place to live compared to the surrounding communities of Somerville, Cambridge, Winchester, and Arlington. It has easy access to highways  More

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Pattie · Medford, MA
Medford MA
Over 17 years ago

Quality housing still at affordable prices. A nice bedroom community 7 miles from downtown Boston with excellent access to Cape Cod and New  More

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