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Springfield, IL vs Lahaina, HI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lahaina has been positive.
- Lahaina has 5.1% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Lahaina job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, ILLahaina, HIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock12.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-20.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-16.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%  Unlock6.3%
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 5 years ago

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

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Reviews for Lahaina    5 Reviews

I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Excellent weather and  More

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