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Lafayette, LA vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Waco has been positive.
- Waco has 0.8% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Waco job growth has increased by 10.1% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, LAWaco, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.8%6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.2%38.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.8%-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-0.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.0%5.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%10.1%6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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