2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Plainfield, IN vs Carol Stream, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carol Stream has been positive.
- Carol Stream has 1.4% less unemployment than Plainfield.
- Carol Stream job growth has increased by 4.3% in the past 10 years.
 Plainfield, INCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth34.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Plainfield    3 Reviews

I've lived in Plainfield 3 years now and have lived in the Indianapolis metro area since 1998. Here are the major pluses I found with this town. - Pedestrian and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved my family (husband and kids) back to IN several years ago to be closer to family. After 6 (7? - I've lost track) years, we are ready to move on. We chose  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Plainfield several years ago, and am really impressed by the focus on families, recreation, and values. The town has built a recreation complex that includes  More

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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