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Chicago, IL vs Cerritos, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Cerritos has been positive.
- Cerritos has 0.0% more unemployment than Chicago.
- Cerritos job growth has increased by 1.2% in the past 10 years.
 Chicago, ILCerritos, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Chicago    270 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 Cerritos    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

cerritos offers an extensive menu of recreational and cultural activities....to a citizen population that is very  More

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I grew up in Cerritos when it was still a dairy farming area and new housing tracts were starting to be built, back in the early 70s. I saw firsthand how the area had  More

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Over 19 years ago

Cerritos is an outstanding place to raise a family. The city is very well maintained. The city makes sure that homes have well kept exteriors. The parks are great. The  More

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