2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Fredericksburg, VA vs Slidell, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Slidell has been positive.
- Slidell has 0.4% more unemployment than Fredericksburg.
- Slidell job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Fredericksburg, VASlidell, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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