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Chicago, IL vs Jacksonville Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jacksonville Beach has been positive.
- Jacksonville Beach has 4.2% more unemployment than Chicago.
- Jacksonville Beach job growth has increased by 12.8% in the past 10 years.
 Chicago, ILJacksonville Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock4.0%-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 Jacksonville Beach    8 Reviews

Moved here from Los Angeles. Couldn’t be happier - great climate, great people, low taxes and cost of living. No complaints  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great lifestyle! Residential beach community with one of the lowest chances of receiving a direct hurricane hit along the Florida coastline. You will find fabulous  More

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Over 17 years ago

Never realized how much cooler living by the beach can  More

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