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Milwaukee, WI vs Onalaska, WI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Onalaska has been positive.
- Onalaska has 3.6% more unemployment than Milwaukee.
- Onalaska job growth has increased by 0.2% in the past 10 years.
 Milwaukee, WIOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 5 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 17 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 20 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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