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Chicago, IL vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alpharetta has been positive.
- Alpharetta has 6.2% more unemployment than Chicago.
- Alpharetta job growth has increased by 19.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Chicago, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment9.0%2.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.7%50.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.4%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-2.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%7.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%19.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
30005 30009

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