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Springfield, IL vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ames has been positive.
- Ames has 4.4% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Ames job growth has increased by 10.8% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Springfield, ILAmes, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%2.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%34.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-5.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-3.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-2.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%10.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
62704 62702 62703 62711 62712 62707 62701
ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012

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