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Lawrence, KS vs Aurora, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Aurora has been positive.
- Aurora has 3.1% less unemployment than Lawrence.
- Aurora job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 Lawrence, KSAurora, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.7%6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%29.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-9.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%-9.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews
Jeremy · Mount Prospect, IL
Live Here if You Don't Care About Your Life
Over 3 years ago

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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julie · Aurora, IL
Hometown
Over 8 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Steven · Aurora, IL
Winters too long!
Over 12 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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ZIPS IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS
66049 66044 66047 66046 66045
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60506 60504 60502 60503
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