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Lacey, WA vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cedar Rapids has been positive.
- Cedar Rapids has 0.7% more unemployment than Lacey.
- Cedar Rapids job growth has increased by 2.6% in the past 10 years.
 Lacey, WACedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth24.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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