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Springfield, MO vs Salem, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 2.3% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Salem job growth has increased by 10.0% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, MOSalem, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.9%6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.7%25.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.7%-8.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-7.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-8.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.7%-10.0%6.3%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 3 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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