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Olympia, WA vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 2.6% less unemployment than Olympia.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.
 Olympia, WAGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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