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Murfreesboro, TN vs Colby, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Colby has been positive.
- Colby has 2.3% more unemployment than Murfreesboro.
- Colby job growth has increased by 5.9% in the past 10 years.
 Murfreesboro, TNColby, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth56.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth43.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Murfreesboro    28 Reviews

Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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Reviews for Colby    2 Reviews

There is nothing to do here but go bowling. They just built a swim park which is great for the kids in the summer. It's a very very quiet and safe town, but if you  More

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Over 20 years ago

My father in law loved traveling. At the time of his death, he had seen most of the world. I once asked him why, when he could have chosen anywhere in the world to live,  More

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