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West Memphis, AR vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Riverside has been positive.
- Riverside has 0.3% more unemployment than West Memphis.
- Riverside job growth has increased by 15.0% in the past 10 years.
 West Memphis, ARRiverside, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 20 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 8 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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