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Marion, IA vs Milpitas, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Milpitas has been positive.
- Milpitas has 0.9% less unemployment than Marion.
- Milpitas job growth has increased by 34.0% in the past 10 years.
 Marion, IAMilpitas, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Milpitas    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

You can't really beat the temperate climates of Milpitas (and a majority of the Bay Area). It's rarely too warm and never too cold. You can complain about many things  More

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I can't believe people are willing to pay as much as they do to live here. I know there are jobs here, but people's lack of reality is mindblowing. I thnk people really  More

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Over 18 years ago

its a great place, but a single family home around 1800sq feet would cost you around  More

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