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Springfield, IL vs Charleston, WV

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Charleston has been positive.
- Charleston has 0.9% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Charleston job growth has increased by 13.5% in the past 10 years.
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 Springfield, ILCharleston, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%20.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-4.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-9.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%-13.5%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 1 years ago

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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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 1 years ago

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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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 3 years ago

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

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 11 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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