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Lincoln, NE vs Dayton, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Dayton has been positive.
- Dayton has 3.9% less unemployment than Lincoln.
- Dayton job growth has increased by 2.9% in the past 10 years.
 Lincoln, NEDayton, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.9%6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%27.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-4.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.9%-3.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.6%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.2%-2.9%6.3%
Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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