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Gainesville, FL vs Lafayette, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lafayette has been positive.
- Lafayette has 1.0% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Lafayette job growth has increased by 30.9% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, FLLafayette, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%46.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%6.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.5%14.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%30.9%6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 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 Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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