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Benton, IL vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 0.5% less unemployment than Benton.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
 Benton, ILOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Benton    1 Reviews

Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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