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Springfield, IL vs San Jose, IL

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- Job Growth in San Jose has been positive.
- San Jose has 0.8% more unemployment than Springfield.
- San Jose job growth has increased by 16.4% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, ILSan Jose, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

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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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

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 · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

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

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