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Joliet, IL vs St. Cloud, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Cloud has been positive.
- St. Cloud has 3.6% more unemployment than Joliet.
- St. Cloud job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Joliet, ILSt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 12 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 14 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 5 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 9 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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