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St. Louis, MO vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 2.7% less unemployment than St. Louis.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 St. Louis, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.9%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.9%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.5%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  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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ZIPS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
63116, 63118, 63109, 63139, 63111, 63108, 63104, 63112, 63115, 63110, 19 total
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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