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Springfield, IL vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Golden has been positive.
- Golden has 0.8% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Golden job growth has increased by 12.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Springfield, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%44.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-1.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%12.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
62704 62702 62703 62711 62712 62707 62701
ZIPS IN GOLDEN, COLORADO
80401 80419

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