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Albany, OR vs Monroe, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Monroe has been positive.
- Monroe has 1.3% less unemployment than Albany.
- Monroe job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.
 Albany, ORMonroe, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Albany    25 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 5 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 8 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 17 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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