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Smyrna, DE vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gainesville has been positive.
- Gainesville has 3.1% more unemployment than Smyrna.
- Gainesville job growth has increased by 7.5% in the past 10 years.
 Smyrna, DEGainesville, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Smyrna    3 Reviews

I moved here 2 years ago and enjoy the friendly people, affordable homes, and attractions ranging from wildlife refuges and historic sites to ocean beaches and lively  More

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Over 8 years ago

Smyrna, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I  More

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Smyrna is a small town with the small town feel. It is great place for retirees or someone who have lived here all their lives. You have to work in either Philly, Dover,  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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