Local Unemployment Rates in Cities Close to Columbia
Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/metro.pdf
Of the cities in the graph, Columbia and Augusta have been the most stable in terms of employment over the past 18 months. The percentage increase in the unemployment rate has been the lowest.
Myrtle Beach and Charlotte have been the most volatile. The percentage increase in the unemployment rate has been the highest. The unemployment rate in Myrtle Beach has doubled over the past couple of years.
