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Nashville, TN vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 1.1% less unemployment than Nashville.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Nashville, TNOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth48.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Nashville    150 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Gentification and tourism reduce the score but it is still good mix of a big and small city.  More

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Nashville has a lot of culture, but ultimately it is overpriced and dangerous. I can't imagine buying a $600k house in a neighborhood with automatic gunfire. The home  More

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Nashville has to be the most overrated city in the US. I unfortunately live here and we can't wait to leave. We moved here in 2018 (for job relocation) and realized  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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