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McLean, VA vs North Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in North Chicago has been positive.
- North Chicago has 5.5% less unemployment than McLean.
- North Chicago job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 McLean, VANorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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Over 18 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Over 19 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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