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Lubbock, TX vs Lakewood, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakewood has been positive.
- Lakewood has 4.7% less unemployment than Lubbock.
- Lakewood job growth has increased by 3.7% in the past 10 years.
 Lubbock, TXLakewood, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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