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Columbia, IL vs Jefferson City, MO

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- Household income in Jefferson City, is 44% less than it is in Columbia and is 22% below the National Average.
- Columbia unemployment rate is 3.3%.
- Jefferson City unemployment rate is 3.3%.
 Columbia, ILJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$49,582  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$56,781$69,021
 Family Median Income$127,938  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Columbia, ILJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock10.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K4.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.9%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock15.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K15.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Columbia, ILJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock6.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.6%1.2%
 Education, library7.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology9.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.6%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.1%13.1%
Reviews for Columbia    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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