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Oxford, MS vs Columbus, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Columbus has been positive.
- Columbus has 2.9% less unemployment than Oxford.
- Columbus job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Oxford, MSColumbus, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.5%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth50.9%39.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.0%-5.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.2%-4.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth8.4%2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth26.5%1.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 3 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 16 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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ZIPS IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI
38655
ZIPS IN COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
39702 39705 39701

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