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Rome, NY vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lafayette has been positive.
- Lafayette has 2.9% more unemployment than Rome.
- Lafayette job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Rome, NYLafayette, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-12.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rome    5 Reviews

M · Rome, NY

Rome, NY is one of the best places to race a family ( all ages ) or live here, or camp, be a young at heart (50+to retirement , wonderful fellowships ) and / or be a  More

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Over 9 years ago

Between Lee and Rome, I spend my almost my entire schooling life here. As a kid you never really realize how bad a place might be until you come back as an adult and go  More

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Rome, NY and vicinity is located in a beautiful natural setting in Central New York. Affordable housing and cost of living is complemented by proximity to all-season  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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