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Cumberland, MD vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Blacksburg has been positive.
- Blacksburg has 2.9% more unemployment than Cumberland.
- Blacksburg job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.

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 Cumberland, MDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.9%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.6%30.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.1%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.5%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.8%4.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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ZIPS IN CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND
21502
ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060

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