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Abilene, TX vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Manitou Springs has been positive.
- Manitou Springs has 1.2% less unemployment than Abilene.
- Manitou Springs job growth has increased by 15.8% in the past 10 years.
 Abilene, TXManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.6%6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.7%48.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.0%1.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.4%8.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%15.8%6.3%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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