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Marion, IL vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Job Growth in Flagstaff has been positive.
- Flagstaff has 0.3% more unemployment than Marion.
- Flagstaff job growth has increased by 10.5% in the past 10 years.
 Marion, ILFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 19 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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