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Flagstaff, AZ vs Springfield, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Springfield has been positive.
- Springfield has 1.2% less unemployment than Flagstaff.
- Springfield job growth has increased by 10.1% in the past 10 years.
 Flagstaff, AZSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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