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Omaha, NE vs West Monroe, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Monroe has been positive.
- West Monroe has 2.4% less unemployment than Omaha.
- West Monroe job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.
 Omaha, NEWest Monroe, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for West Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

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Over 19 years ago

I was born and raised in West Monroe. I currently reside in Monroe, but I teach in West Monroe. There are pros and cons about West Monroe like anywhere else you may  More

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Over 19 years ago

This town is very sports oriented, therefore if your child doesn't play a sport there isn't very much to do  More

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