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Phoenix, AZ vs Bedford, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bedford has been positive.
- Bedford has 1.9% more unemployment than Phoenix.
- Bedford job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.
 Phoenix, AZBedford, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth48.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth22.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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