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Raleigh, NC vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Atlanta has been positive.
- Atlanta has 1.0% less unemployment than Raleigh.
- Atlanta job growth has increased by 23.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Raleigh, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.3%5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.2%46.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%-0.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.0%11.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.5%23.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Raleigh    224 Reviews

I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give  More

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Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the  More

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Over 1 years ago

I attended university here in the early 90s and came back around 2005 and never left. I'm surprised at the other negative reviews honestly. Yes, housing is pricey in  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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ZIPS IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27610, 27603, 27616, 27604, 27606, 27613, 27615, 27612, 27614, 27609, 15 total
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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