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Monroe, LA vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Destin has been positive.
- Destin has 3.8% more unemployment than Monroe.
- Destin job growth has increased by 11.8% in the past 10 years.
 Monroe, LADestin, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.8%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.0%46.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.8%-3.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.1%-0.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%11.8%6.3%
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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