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North Chicago, IL vs Plainwell, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Plainwell has been positive.
- Plainwell has 5.0% more unemployment than North Chicago.
- Plainwell job growth has increased by 14.8% in the past 10 years.
 North Chicago, ILPlainwell, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 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 13 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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Reviews for Plainwell    1 Reviews

Plainwell is just off US131 about 10 minutes north of Kalamazoo (pop 71,000) and 20 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Nice "class B" school with a high percentage going on  More

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