2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Carterville, IL vs Goleta, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Goleta has been positive.
- Goleta has 2.3% more unemployment than Carterville.
- Goleta job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.
 Carterville, ILGoleta, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Carterville    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The community college here is an excellent way for older residents to take classes at little or no cost. Really a great option when you're on a limited  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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