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Reading, PA vs Bethesda, MD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bethesda has been positive.
- Bethesda has 9.1% more unemployment than Reading.
- Bethesda job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Reading, PABethesda, MDUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.8%5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%31.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-4.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%2.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Bethesda    12 Reviews

Bethesda is awesome if you want to live near DC and in a relatively safe city that has few parking issues. Montgomery county has parking lots in downtown Bethesda and  More

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Amenities are plentiful, but costs continue to rise as do local and state taxes. Overall not a friendly place to  More

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Essentially an upscale suburb of Washington DC. Public transport is easy, there's plenty to do (though with none of the edginess of living closer in DC) and it's minutes  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND
20817 20814 20816

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