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Ankeny, IA vs Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Lauderdale has been positive.
- Fort Lauderdale has 2.8% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Fort Lauderdale job growth has increased by 9.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Ankeny, IAFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%37.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-7.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-4.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth14.4%-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%9.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Fort Lauderdale    64 Reviews

Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 9 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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ZIPS IN ANKENY, IOWA
50023 50021
ZIPS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
33311 33312 33308 33304 33301 33315 33305 33316 33306

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