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Cumberland, MD vs Petersburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Petersburg has been positive.
- Petersburg has 6.0% less unemployment than Cumberland.
- Petersburg job growth has increased by 2.9% in the past 10 years.
 Cumberland, MDPetersburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock12.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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Reviews for Petersburg    3 Reviews

Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime  More

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Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want  More

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Over 19 years ago

Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine  More

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