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Philadelphia, PA vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Boston has been positive.
- Boston has 4.4% more unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Boston job growth has increased by 11.4% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Philadelphia, PABoston, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment10.6%6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%42.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-9.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-4.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%0.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%11.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    138 Reviews

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Over 3 years ago

do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go  More

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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02127, 02125, 02136, 02131, 02115, 02126, 30 total

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