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Fitchburg, MA vs Lawrence, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lawrence has been positive.
- Lawrence has 5.1% less unemployment than Fitchburg.
- Lawrence job growth has increased by 3.9% in the past 10 years.
 Fitchburg, MALawrence, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock14.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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