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Newport, RI vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 0.5% more unemployment than Newport.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.
 Newport, RIRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Newport    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is  More

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Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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