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Brooklyn, NY vs Staten Island, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Staten Island has been positive.
- Staten Island has 1.8% more unemployment than Brooklyn.
- Staten Island job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Brooklyn, NYStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-12.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Brooklyn    2 Reviews

Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll  More

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I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is  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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