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Wasilla, AK vs Afton, WY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Afton has been positive.
- Afton has 2.5% more unemployment than Wasilla.
- Afton job growth has increased by 13.2% in the past 10 years.
 Wasilla, AKAfton, WYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wasilla    7 Reviews

I've lived in Wasilla for two years so far and I love it. I have no problems with the valley. I live about 10 minutes south of the center of town in Wasilla and bought  More

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Previously lived for many years in Eagle River, Alaska. Moved to Wasilla almost 6 years ago now. The Wasilla cityscape is littered with aging strip malls and  More

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The main reason I’m commenting is to point out a glaring error in this website’s data. School funding is not $5,700 per year as this site reports. It is likely double  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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