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Omaha, NE vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 4.8% less unemployment than Omaha.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Omaha, NEGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.4%8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%16.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.5%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth6.1%-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%-15.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  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 OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
61401

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