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Grand Junction, CO vs Wheaton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wheaton has been positive.
- Wheaton has 3.1% more unemployment than Grand Junction.
- Wheaton job growth has increased by 3.5% in the past 10 years.
 Grand Junction, COWheaton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Wheaton    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Wheaton is a pretty safe place to live. There are few major crimes that occur each year. It scored an 80 out of 1000 on City Data information.  More

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We moved here from the fast pace of a big city in another state and immediately loved the small town feel to Wheaton. It is a very nice place to live, and there is a lot  More

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Over 16 years ago

Housing is expensive but real estate taxes are even higher. I can no longer afford to live  More

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