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Arlington Heights, IL vs Phoenix, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Phoenix has been positive.
- Phoenix has 1.8% less unemployment than Arlington Heights.
- Phoenix job growth has increased by 22.6% in the past 10 years.
 Arlington Heights, ILPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock11.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 13 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 15 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 2 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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