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Hays, KS vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 6.6% less unemployment than Hays.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Hays, KSChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment2.4%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  More

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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ZIPS IN HAYS, KANSAS
67601
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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