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Harrisburg, PA vs Absecon, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Absecon has been positive.
- Absecon has 1.8% more unemployment than Harrisburg.
- Absecon job growth has increased by 19.1% in the past 10 years.
 Harrisburg, PAAbsecon, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock11.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-14.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-12.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Absecon    2 Reviews

Property taxes in Atlantic County at totally out of control. The general tax rate for Absecon in 2005 was 3.694%. If you believe inflation is about 2.5% then your house  More

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Over 19 years ago

Our propertyt taxes are to  More

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