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Chattanooga, TN vs Monroe, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Monroe has been positive.
- Monroe has 0.3% more unemployment than Chattanooga.
- Monroe job growth has increased by 13.4% in the past 10 years.
 Chattanooga, TNMonroe, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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