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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocala has been positive.
- Ocala has 6.5% more unemployment than Wilkes-Barre.
- Ocala job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAOcala, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment12.1%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.9%37.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%1.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%10.6%6.3%
Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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