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Des Plaines, IL vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Waco has been positive.
- Waco has 0.4% more unemployment than Des Plaines.
- Waco job growth has increased by 10.1% in the past 10 years.
 Des Plaines, ILWaco, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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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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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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