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Effingham, IL vs Walla Walla, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Walla Walla has been positive.
- Walla Walla has 1.3% less unemployment than Effingham.
- Walla Walla job growth has increased by 1.4% in the past 10 years.
 Effingham, ILWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock7.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 14 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 19 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 7 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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