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Ankeny, IA vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 4.4% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
 Ankeny, IAOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%35.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-6.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth14.4%-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%6.9%6.3%
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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 3 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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