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Westland, MI vs Compton, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Compton has been positive.
- Compton has 12.2% less unemployment than Westland.
- Compton job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.
 Westland, MICompton, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock16.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Westland    5 Reviews

Water bill went from $16-$20 every three months in Van Buren township to over $100 every 2 months in Westland. Just the service fees alone are $69.30 Thats over $415/yr  More

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The city of Westland Housing refused to help me put a much needed roof on my double wide trailer saying "It can be moved." I can't afford a roof and they think I can  More

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Over 17 years ago

nice city but wish there was more actvities and things to  More

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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 11 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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