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Seattle, WA vs Effingham, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Effingham has been positive.
- Effingham has 0.3% more unemployment than Seattle.
- Effingham job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.
 Seattle, WAEffingham, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Over 14 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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Over 19 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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