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Ankeny, IA vs Salem, SD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 0.4% more unemployment than Ankeny.
- Salem job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Ankeny, IASalem, SDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 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 17 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 18 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 Salem    2 Reviews

We're looking forward to the slower pace, family oriented appeal of Salem SD!  More

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Salem is a safe, affordable, quiet place with a caring, friendly, intelligent population. Salem is close enough to Sioux Falls to not feel isolated from civilization,  More

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