2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Laramie, WY vs Mattoon, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Mattoon has been positive.
- Mattoon has 1.3% less unemployment than Laramie.
- Mattoon job growth has increased by 7.2% in the past 10 years.
 Laramie, WYMattoon, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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Reviews for Mattoon    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

If you enjoy small town living it is as good as any other small  More

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