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Ogden, UT vs Buffalo, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Buffalo has been positive.
- Buffalo has 5.7% less unemployment than Ogden.
- Buffalo job growth has increased by 8.9% in the past 10 years.
 Ogden, UTBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.8%9.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.7%21.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-0.4%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.7%-6.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth6.3%-6.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.6%-8.9%6.3%
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 2 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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