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Buffalo, NY vs Valdez, AK

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- Job Growth in Valdez has been positive.
- Valdez has 0.5% more unemployment than Buffalo.
- Valdez job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Buffalo, NYValdez, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Valdez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Dont move here unless you work for Alyeska. Everything is so expensive, and the closest wal-mart is 6 hours by car. There is tons of stuff to do if you love winter. But  More

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