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Jackson, MO vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 4.5% less unemployment than Jackson.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.
 Jackson, MOGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Jackson    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I started elementary school in Jackson, Missouri, and although I lived elsewhere during my life, I must say that Jackson is a very nice place to live. While nearby Cape  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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