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Casper, WY vs Las Cruces, NM

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Las Cruces has been positive.
- Las Cruces has 0.5% more unemployment than Casper.
- Las Cruces job growth has increased by 5.1% in the past 10 years.
 Casper, WYLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth4.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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