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Bettendorf, IA vs Johnston, IA

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- Job Growth in Johnston has been positive.
- Johnston has 0.4% less unemployment than Bettendorf.
- Johnston job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Bettendorf, IAJohnston, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 19 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 17 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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