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West Des Moines, IA vs Bedford, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bedford has been positive.
- Bedford has 1.4% less unemployment than West Des Moines.
- Bedford job growth has increased by 6.0% in the past 10 years.

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 West Des Moines, IABedford, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.2%34.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%-3.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.0%1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.7%6.0%6.3%

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
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