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La Crosse, WI vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Modesto has been positive.
- Modesto has 4.4% less unemployment than La Crosse.
- Modesto job growth has increased by 6.5% in the past 10 years.
 La Crosse, WIModesto, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for La Crosse    17 Reviews

Beth · 
Over 4 years ago

My family recently relocated here from the west coast. This town is a hidden gem. If you like hiking, biking, festivals, nightlife and river life, you’ll love LAX. While  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city sucks. First off, the people born and raised here think its great, but its a small little dump tbh. Very clicky and there nothing to do besides drinking at the  More

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I have lived in La Crosse for almost 30 years. Its basically a dying town. Their is not much of a future hear unless you like fish fry's on Friday night or going to  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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