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McAllen, TX vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 1.1% less unemployment than McAllen.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 McAllen, TXChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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