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Springfield, IL vs Homer, AK

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Homer has been positive.
- Homer has 1.8% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Homer job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Springfield, ILHomer, AKUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%8.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%12.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-3.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%-1.1%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 Homer    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 17 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
62704 62702 62703 62711 62712 62707 62701
ZIPS IN HOMER, ALASKA
99603

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