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Maplewood, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cottage Grove has been positive.
- Cottage Grove has 1.3% more unemployment than Maplewood.
- Cottage Grove job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Maplewood, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Maplewood    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Maplewood for 15 years. It has changed from a "family community" to more crime. Although that is happening everywhere. It is close to everything,driving  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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