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Normal, IL vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Reno has been positive.
- Reno has 0.2% less unemployment than Normal.
- Reno job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Normal, ILReno, NVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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