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Libertyville, IL vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lawrence has been positive.
- Lawrence has 2.7% more unemployment than Libertyville.
- Lawrence job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Libertyville, ILLawrence, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Libertyville    4 Reviews

Very down to earth town, I love it that Libertyville is an upscale town with not so snobby people. I am very happy with raising my kids in this town. We have lived here  More

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Over 16 years ago

Small community on edge of a big  More

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Over 17 years ago

From the farmer's market and the restaurants to the forest preserves and schools. People are friendly and life is good here in  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 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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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 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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