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Key West, FL vs St. Pete Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Pete Beach has been positive.
- St. Pete Beach has 1.2% less unemployment than Key West.
- St. Pete Beach job growth has increased by 9.1% in the past 10 years.
 Key West, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth14.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Key West    7 Reviews

I was raised in Key West since 1980, these average cost prices for rent that you are seeing were not even accurate then, let alone now in 2021. The average cost of  More

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Over 10 years ago

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I have lived in Key West for the last seven years. During that time, I have observed very little change in the cost of living. I work for a national company that pays  More

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Reviews for St. Pete Beach    6 Reviews

We are looking to relocate to Tampa St Pete's Beach Florida, We are an interracial couple, he is black & I am white, Is this excepted in these areas?  More

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Over 15 years ago

St Pete, Tampa area has great bike nights all over. Can ride all  More

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Over 17 years ago

I look out my window and wave at the Dolphins frolicking by! Walk or cycle to totally unspoiled beaches lined with dunes, sea oats and resort hotels. Blue skies and  More

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