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Charlottesville, VA vs Dana Point, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Dana Point has been positive.
- Dana Point has 0.7% more unemployment than Charlottesville.
- Dana Point job growth has increased by 2.0% in the past 10 years.
 Charlottesville, VADana Point, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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