2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
The Dalles, OR vs Chester, WV

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Chester has been positive.
- Chester has 0.5% less unemployment than The Dalles.
- Chester job growth has increased by 5.0% in the past 10 years.
 The Dalles, ORChester, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of The Dalles

Reviews for Chester    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Great place to raise kids  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

There are several nice places to eat is this town. Alot of the restaurants have a wonderful breaffast. Here I want to talk about one place in particular and one of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chester


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.