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Omaha, NE vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Chicago has been positive.
- Chicago has 5.6% less unemployment than Omaha.
- Chicago job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Omaha, NEChicago, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.4%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%25.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.2%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.5%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth6.1%-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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