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Leander, TX vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Macomb has been positive.
- Macomb has 0.2% more unemployment than Leander.
- Macomb job growth has increased by 16.6% in the past 10 years.
 Leander, TXMacomb, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth70.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth25.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth145.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Leander    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Moved in from Austin five years ago. In Austin you can’t buy a house in less than $1M. Here in Leander, you can buy a house at 4000+sq.ft. with beautiful hill country  More

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Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived here for 5 1/2 yrs. property tax go’s up 10% every year. Hard to get around without using toll roads. Very republican. Ugh  More

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Over 12 years ago

A bit of that small town feel with convenient stores and  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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