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Cottage Grove, MN vs Bellingham, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bellingham has been positive.
- Bellingham has 2.3% less unemployment than Cottage Grove.
- Bellingham job growth has increased by 11.4% in the past 10 years.
 Cottage Grove, MNBellingham, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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