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Rapid City, SD vs West Fargo, ND

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Fargo has been positive.
- West Fargo has 0.5% less unemployment than Rapid City.
- West Fargo job growth has increased by 37.9% in the past 10 years.
 Rapid City, SDWest Fargo, NDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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Reviews for West Fargo    1 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My opinion:West Fargo, ND has some good qualities. I think it is a nice place to raise your kids. The traffic is not bad at all. It has pretty much everything you need  More

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