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Ruidoso, NM vs Ocean Pines, MD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocean Pines has been positive.
- Ocean Pines has 1.1% less unemployment than Ruidoso.
- Ocean Pines job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Ruidoso, NMOcean Pines, MDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Ocean Pines    1 Reviews

You incorrectly listed Allen, MD as being located in Worcester County. It is located in Wicomico county and you also aligned it with Ocean Pines, which is also  More

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