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Philadelphia, PA vs Compton, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Compton has been positive.
- Compton has 5.5% less unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Compton job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Philadelphia, PACompton, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment10.6%16.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%29.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-12.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%-3.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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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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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 9 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN COMPTON, CALIFORNIA
90221 90220

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