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Lincoln, NE vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cottage Grove has been positive.
- Cottage Grove has 1.0% less unemployment than Lincoln.
- Cottage Grove job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lincoln, NECottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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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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