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Kansas City, KS vs Jefferson City, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jefferson City has been positive.
- Jefferson City has 2.1% more unemployment than Kansas City.
- Jefferson City job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Kansas City, KSJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kansas City    15 Reviews

Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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Over 10 years ago

hello  More

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Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  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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