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Charlotte, NC vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in San Marcos has been positive.
- San Marcos has 1.0% less unemployment than Charlotte.
- San Marcos job growth has increased by 10.8% in the past 10 years.
 Charlotte, NCSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth45.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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