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Roanoke, VA vs Grand Junction, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Grand Junction has been positive.
- Grand Junction has 0.8% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- Grand Junction job growth has increased by 6.4% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%41.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-1.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%6.4%6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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