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Buffalo, NY vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 1.3% more unemployment than Buffalo.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.
 Buffalo, NYGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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