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Elgin, IL vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Macomb has been positive.
- Macomb has 4.6% more unemployment than Elgin.
- Macomb job growth has increased by 16.6% in the past 10 years.
 Elgin, ILMacomb, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 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 17 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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