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Germantown, MD vs West Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Chicago has been positive.
- West Chicago has 1.9% less unemployment than Germantown.
- West Chicago job growth has increased by 4.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Germantown, MDWest Chicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.7%7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.0%25.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.5%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%-9.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%-4.5%6.3%

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Reviews for Germantown    8 Reviews

When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3  More

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Over 11 years ago

Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll  More

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Over 12 years ago

Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but  More

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Reviews for West Chicago    1 Reviews

My husband and I moved to West Chicago 11 years ago. We love it here. It has a small town feel in Big Dupage County. The town holds a community festival called  More

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ZIPS IN GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND
20874 20876 20841
ZIPS IN WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60185

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