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Compare Hattiesburg, Petal, Laurel and Columbia

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Comparison of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Petal, Mississippi, Laurel, Mississippi, Columbia, Mississippi
City Grad fit Median rent Median income Bachelor's+ City unemployment 2025 population Growth Cost Safety check Commute Career sectors Source confidence
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 62/100 $1,005 $46,342 37.3% 8.7% 48,802 +0.16% rent stretched standard city check 18.8 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Petal, Mississippi 70/100 $1,047 $74,750 27.8% 3.6% 11,694 +5.79% rent-friendly standard city check 23.0 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Laurel, Mississippi 58/100 $909 $47,661 21.8% 5.6% 17,662 -0.93% rent watch standard city check 18.2 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Columbia, Mississippi 54/100 $806 $38,507 14.8% 8.3% 6,525 -3.87% rent stretched standard city check 21.0 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high

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