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Santa Ana, CA vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Modesto has been positive.
- Modesto has 1.0% less unemployment than Santa Ana.
- Modesto job growth has increased by 6.5% in the past 10 years.
 Santa Ana, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Santa Ana    15 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The Suit Co is a family owned business dedicated to bringing you the best and most fashionable suits in the industry. Our company philosophy is to combine quality fabric  More

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Over 16 years ago

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I live in Santa Ana in a crappy economy, everyone is out to get everyone. Everyone is screwing everyone to get business. There are no jobs, most of people in the mid  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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