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Boston, MA vs Bethlehem, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bethlehem has been positive.
- Bethlehem has 2.2% less unemployment than Boston.
- Bethlehem job growth has increased by 3.2% in the past 10 years.
 Boston, MABethlehem, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 3 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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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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Over 16 years ago

very healthy  More

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