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Erie, PA vs Bowling Green, OH

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Highlights
- Household income in Bowling Green, is 7% less than it is in Erie and is 85% below the National Average.
- Erie unemployment rate is 10.7%.
- Bowling Green unemployment rate is 3.3%.
 Erie, PABowling Green, OHUnited States
 Unemployment Rate10.7%3.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.5%-0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth14.2%27.4%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%6.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes4.3%5.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,512$24,310$37,638
 Household Income$40,201$37,356$69,021
 Family Median Income$53,690$69,439$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Erie, PABowling Green, OHUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K16.9%17.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.0%6.4%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K14.3%17.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.5%10.6%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.8%6.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%7.0%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.7%8.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%9.3%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K9.0%9.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%3.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K1.7%4.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Erie, PABowling Green, OHUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.9%9.2%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.1%3.9%6.5%
 Community, social services2.6%1.9%1.8%
 Legal0.6%0.2%1.2%
 Education, library4.0%12.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.9%2.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%4.3%6.2%
 Healthcare support8.0%2.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%1.1%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving9.3%10.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.3%4.8%3.6%
 Personal care2.9%3.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.9%20.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.3%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.9%3.9%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving17.7%18.6%13.1%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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