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Des Moines, WA vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Job Growth in Des Plaines has been positive.
- Des Plaines has 0.4% more unemployment than Des Moines.
- Des Plaines job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Des Moines, WADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.7%  Unlock6.3%
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al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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