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Prairie Village, KS vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 4.6% less unemployment than Prairie Village.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
 Prairie Village, KSOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Prairie Village    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I must admit - I am spoiled! Prairie Village, Kansas is such a wonderful place to live, we call it Perfect Village - and do so proudly! Not only is it a peaceful  More

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Over 17 years ago

Prairie Village is predominately an older community built in the late 50's early 60's. However, over the past few years several modifications, renovations, and  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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