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Macomb, IL vs Benton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Benton has been positive.
- Benton has 1.9% less unemployment than Macomb.
- Benton job growth has increased by 9.2% in the past 10 years.
 Macomb, ILBenton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth16.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-16.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 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 17 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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Reviews for Benton    1 Reviews

Benton is a small rural town. for the most part it is friendly, morally sound and crime and housing cost are low. Alot of people who live here are retired. The  More

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