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Oak Forest, IL vs Fairfield, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairfield has been positive.
- Fairfield has 0.8% more unemployment than Oak Forest.
- Fairfield job growth has increased by 0.5% in the past 10 years.
 Oak Forest, ILFairfield, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-10.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oak Forest    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

We moved here originally from Chicago to find good schools. We have not been disappointed. The housing is less expensive than the surrounding areas but the schools are  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 14 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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