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Roanoke, VA vs London, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in London has been positive.
- London has 1.4% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- London job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VALondon, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 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 London    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I've lived in London my whole life and I would never want to be anywhere else. It has grown by leaps & bounds over the past 20 years, but still manages to change for the  More

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