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Ithaca, NY vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 1.8% less unemployment than Ithaca.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Ithaca, NYRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.5%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.9%30.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.5%0.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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