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Ames, IA vs Ogden, UT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ogden has been positive.
- Ogden has 1.1% less unemployment than Ames.
- Ogden job growth has increased by 13.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Ames, IAOgden, UTUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.7%3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%38.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-0.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%1.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%6.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%13.6%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 Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN OGDEN, UTAH
84404 84403 84401

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