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St. Louis, MO vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 1.9% less unemployment than St. Louis.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.

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 St. Louis, MOGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.9%16.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.9%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.5%-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-15.9%6.3%

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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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ZIPS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
63116, 63118, 63109, 63139, 63111, 63108, 63104, 63112, 63115, 63110, 19 total
ZIPS IN GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
61401

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