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Rio Rancho, NM vs Brainerd, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 1.6% more unemployment than Rio Rancho.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Rio Rancho, NMBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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