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Hobbs, NM vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Omaha has been positive.
- Omaha has 8.7% more unemployment than Hobbs.
- Omaha job growth has increased by 11.8% in the past 10 years.
 Hobbs, NMOmaha, NEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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