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Madison, WI vs Franklin, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Franklin has been positive.
- Franklin has 1.1% less unemployment than Madison.
- Franklin job growth has increased by 5.7% in the past 10 years.
 Madison, WIFranklin, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 10 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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