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Columbia, TN vs Jackson, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jackson has been positive.
- Jackson has 0.1% more unemployment than Columbia.
- Jackson job growth has increased by 5.4% in the past 10 years.
 Columbia, TNJackson, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth49.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Over 17 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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