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Atlanta, GA vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 2.9% less unemployment than Atlanta.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Atlanta, GAGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.3%8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.8%16.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth11.5%-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.3%-15.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
61401

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