2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Jefferson, NJ vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 2.8% less unemployment than Jefferson.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Jefferson, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.2%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.5%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.3%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.4%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.0%-3.1%6.3%
Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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