2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Roanoke, VA vs Westfield, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Westfield has been positive.
- Westfield has 0.4% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- Westfield job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAWestfield, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 4 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 Westfield    3 Reviews

Property Taxes, Water, and Electricity costs are very high. Town elects many Republicans but Democrats rule the state. Education costs are high yet there is much waste.  More

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Over 14 years ago

It is very hard to get jobs around this area as there are jobs in mostly retail. Anytime you try to apply for any of the jobs depending on where you are applying to out  More

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Over 15 years ago

can stink at times  More

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