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Lakeville, MN vs Branson, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Branson has been positive.
- Branson has 5.6% less unemployment than Lakeville.
- Branson job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lakeville, MNBranson, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth20.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lakeville    8 Reviews

We lived in Lakeville for 3 years (2015-18). My husband and I have traveled all over the country. We've lived in California, Hawaii, Arizona, Colorado and Minnesota.  More

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I’ve grown up in Lakeville for 20 years. I know this area better than the back of my hand. The schools are excellent, especially North HS. The housing is cheap and  More

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I have found Lakeville to have many amenities and its nice its so close to the Twin Cities. HOWEVER, unless have bunches of money in your pocket or are a local you will  More

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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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