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Fairfield, CA vs Manhattan, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Manhattan has been positive.
- Manhattan has 1.2% less unemployment than Fairfield.
- Manhattan job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.
 Fairfield, CAManhattan, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 14 years ago

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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