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Norman, OK vs Wichita, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wichita has been positive.
- Wichita has 2.6% less unemployment than Norman.
- Wichita job growth has increased by 0.3% in the past 10 years.
 Norman, OKWichita, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.9%24.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.4%-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%-0.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.4%-1.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.8%0.3%6.3%
Reviews for Norman    10 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I was born here, raised here, and spent most of my formative years here, but plan to leave soon. The schools are good, the healthcare is okay, and there is very little  More

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I originally came to live in Langston, OK because I had lost my job in Sanford, Florida. I had lived in Florida all of my life (45 years) until coming to Oklahoma. I was  More

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Over 11 years ago

When I came to college in Norman in 1967, after a childhood spent on miliary bases, I saw the leafy neighborhoods and the truly beautiful OU campus and I thought it was  More

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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