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Lawrence, KS vs Johnston, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Johnston has been positive.
- Johnston has 0.9% less unemployment than Lawrence.
- Johnston job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lawrence, KSJohnston, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.7%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%35.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%-1.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%1.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%8.5%6.3%
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 15 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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