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West Des Moines, IA vs Downers Grove, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Downers Grove has been positive.
- Downers Grove has 1.4% less unemployment than West Des Moines.
- Downers Grove job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.

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 West Des Moines, IADowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.2%27.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%-9.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.0%-8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.7%-2.7%6.3%

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Downers Grove    5 Reviews

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Over 12 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Over 17 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
ZIPS IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
60515

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