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Chicago, IL vs Page, AZ

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- Household income in Page, is 19% less than it is in Chicago and is 29% below the National Average.
- Chicago unemployment rate is 9.0%.
- Page unemployment rate is 8.0%.
 Chicago, ILPage, AZUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth25.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes10.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock3.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$41,821  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$53,326$69,021
 Family Median Income$79,434  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Chicago, ILPage, AZUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock20.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock16.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K7.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Chicago, ILPage, AZUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.9%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock21.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock4.1%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support19.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock10.2%13.1%
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 Page    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I am leaving for Page Az. on the 25 of this month and boat in tow. My wife and 3 dogs.We want to retire in Page in April next year.So we are looking ahead be visiting  More

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In October of last year Amangiri Resort and Spa opened in Canyon Point Ut just outside of Page and it has brought more employment opportunities to our area and an  More

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Over 17 years ago

Page is one of the few places that still has a small town sphere. It thrives on summer tourism. There is much tourism, due to the close location of Lake Powell, Glen  More

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