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Chicago, IL vs Paramus, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Paramus has been positive.
- Paramus has 2.1% more unemployment than Chicago.
- Paramus job growth has increased by 5.1% in the past 10 years.
 Chicago, ILParamus, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.5%-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 Paramus    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My siblings and I are products of the Paramus Public School system and I am an attorney, my sister is a doctor and my brother is finishing his MBA. Many of my high  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and it is a fabulous place to live. Community oriented - great schools and great  More

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