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Columbus, MS vs New Bern, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Bern has been positive.
- New Bern has 2.8% more unemployment than Columbus.
- New Bern job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Columbus, MSNew Bern, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.4%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.9%29.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.7%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.5%-2.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.7%-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%3.1%6.3%
Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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