2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Columbia, SC vs Lake Wylie, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Lake Wylie has been positive.
- Lake Wylie has 0.7% more unemployment than Columbia.
- Lake Wylie job growth has increased by 32.0% in the past 10 years.
 Columbia, SCLake Wylie, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

   |    Reply

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

   |    Reply

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbia

Reviews for Lake Wylie    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A relaxed & easy-going area. New Lowes and Wal-Mart might be the start of changing  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Wylie


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.