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Aurora, CO vs Brainerd, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 1.6% more unemployment than Aurora.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Aurora, COBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth19.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Aurora    40 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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No comment since you  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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