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Beaufort, SC vs Fairfield, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairfield has been positive.
- Fairfield has 2.4% less unemployment than Beaufort.
- Fairfield job growth has increased by 0.5% in the past 10 years.
 Beaufort, SCFairfield, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth21.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Beaufort    17 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from  More

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Over 10 years ago

This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --  More

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We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 14 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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