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New Albany, IN vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 4.2% less unemployment than New Albany.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 New Albany, INChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New Albany    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in New Albany Indiana nearly six years. This town is one of the friendliest I have ever lived in. People are almost always helpful and good. Life  More

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Over 18 years ago

Many 100+ year old homes, not much to do there, close to to the Ohio River, pretty bad for allergy suffers. Schools not good. Excise tax on auto is paid every year and  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 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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