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Madison, WI vs Salem, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 1.3% less unemployment than Madison.
- Salem job growth has increased by 0.3% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Madison, WISalem, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%32.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-5.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.2%-2.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.3%0.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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ZIPS IN MADISON, WISCONSIN
53711, 53704, 53719, 53703, 53705, 53713, 53716, 53714, 53715, 53718, 13 total
ZIPS IN SALEM, VIRGINIA
24153

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