2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Worcester, MA vs Springfield, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Springfield has been positive.
- Springfield has 0.5% more unemployment than Worcester.
- Springfield job growth has increased by 10.1% in the past 10 years.
 Worcester, MASpringfield, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

   |    Reply

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Worcester

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.