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Columbia, SC vs Monroe, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Monroe has been positive.
- Monroe has 2.1% less unemployment than Columbia.
- Monroe job growth has increased by 3.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Columbia, SCMonroe, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.2%7.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.4%26.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-1.9%-7.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-6.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%-6.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.5%-3.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 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

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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

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I moved to Columbia for graduate school and although it is a giant step up from my small, out-of-state hometown, I became bored and restless here in less than a year.  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 15 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 15 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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ZIPS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
29229, 29203, 29209, 29045, 29205, 29201, 29204, 29207, 29225, 29208, 10 total
ZIPS IN MONROE, CONNECTICUT
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