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Morganton, NC vs Highland, UT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Highland has been positive.
- Highland has 1.9% more unemployment than Morganton.
- Highland job growth has increased by 42.9% in the past 10 years.
 Morganton, NCHighland, UTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock18.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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Reviews for Highland    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We live in a quiet community with great views of the mountains to the east and north. We love it  More

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Over 18 years ago

Highland has large amounts of recreation. It sits between 3 large universities and has the benefits of being drawn away from the college atmosphere, but still close  More

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