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El Paso, TX vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Macomb has been positive.
- Macomb has 2.1% more unemployment than El Paso.
- Macomb job growth has increased by 16.6% in the past 10 years.
 El Paso, TXMacomb, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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