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Manhattan, NY vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 0.4% more unemployment than Manhattan.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Manhattan, NYChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.6%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.5%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-12.3%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-11.8%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.9%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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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60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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