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Paterson, NJ vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 1.4% more unemployment than Paterson.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 2.3% in the past 10 years.
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 Paterson, NJHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.8%13.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth17.9%21.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-8.3%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.6%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.5%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%-2.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Paterson    1 Reviews
EMILIANO · Fort Lee, VA
crime rate
Over 19 years ago

your murder rate for paterson,n j is lower than what the fbi reported .petersburg is higher than what the fbi  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 3 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 9 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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ZIPS IN PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
07501 07514 07522 07503 07502 07524 07513 07504 07505
ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
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