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Ankeny, IA vs Waunakee, WI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Waunakee has been positive.
- Waunakee has 0.2% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Waunakee job growth has increased by 10.0% in the past 10 years.
 Ankeny, IAWaunakee, WIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 18 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 18 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 19 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 Waunakee    2 Reviews

Waunakee is a great community with strong values. It's a great place to raise a family. It is located conveniently making commutes to Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Madison  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you want to fit in, in Waunakee, plan on having a lot of  More

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