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Gainesville, FL vs Eglin AFB, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Eglin AFB has been positive.
- Eglin AFB has 0.4% more unemployment than Gainesville.
- Eglin AFB job growth has increased by 11.8% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, FLEglin AFB, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Eglin Afb    1 Reviews

Hi, I like to get more recent city comparison data from your site in regarding to compare the cost of living and salary.. (The current data is dated Oct/2007) Could  More

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