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Kansas City, MO vs Texarkana, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Texarkana has been positive.
- Texarkana has 1.3% less unemployment than Kansas City.
- Texarkana job growth has increased by 7.4% in the past 10 years.
 Kansas City, MOTexarkana, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Texarkana    5 Reviews

While Texarkana, Texas can look relatively neat in places, the "Arkansas side" is another story. The majority of this community is infested with crime, homelessness,  More

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What does it mean? Nice people? Nice roads? Bull!!! People in this city don't even say thank you when you give them a favor. Therefore, they are barely say thank  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of taking a position in Texarkana and wanted some honest feedback from working professionals in the area. I am college educated in mechanical engineering.  More

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