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Phoenix, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in San Marcos has been positive.
- San Marcos has 0.7% more unemployment than Phoenix.
- San Marcos job growth has increased by 10.8% in the past 10 years.
 Phoenix, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth48.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-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 San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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