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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Golden has been positive.
- Golden has 2.1% less unemployment than Buffalo Grove.
- Golden job growth has increased by 12.1% in the past 10 years.
 Buffalo Grove, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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