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Philadelphia, PA vs Salem, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 2.1% more unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Salem job growth has increased by 5.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Philadelphia, PASalem, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment10.6%8.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%16.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-4.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-3.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%-6.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%-5.8%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 Salem    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total
ZIPS IN SALEM, NEW JERSEY
08079

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