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Cambridge, MA vs Melrose, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melrose has been positive.
- Melrose has 1.3% less unemployment than Cambridge.
- Melrose job growth has increased by 3.4% in the past 10 years.
 Cambridge, MAMelrose, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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