2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Naperville, IL vs Lawrence, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lawrence has been positive.
- Lawrence has 10.1% less unemployment than Naperville.
- Lawrence job growth has increased by 3.9% in the past 10 years.
 Naperville, ILLawrence, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock14.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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