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Riverton, UT vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 5.5% less unemployment than Riverton.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
 Riverton, UTOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  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 5 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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