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Bridgewater, NJ vs Staten Island, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Staten Island has been positive.
- Staten Island has 3.7% less unemployment than Bridgewater.
- Staten Island job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Bridgewater, NJStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for Staten Island    2 Reviews

Expensive housing. Lots of traffic at times, but still many times nicer than the rest of NYC. Staten Island has a few beautiful beaches, and overall most of the people  More

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Over 7 years ago

Low quality of life, expect a 60-90 minute commute if you live here as there are no jobs on the island. As for the people, they are very rude and miserable, have serious  More

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