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Harrisburg, PA vs East Orange, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in East Orange has been positive.
- East Orange has 2.4% more unemployment than Harrisburg.
- East Orange job growth has increased by 4.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Harrisburg, PAEast Orange, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment13.4%11.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.8%18.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-7.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-5.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-5.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%-4.5%6.3%

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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 7 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 East Orange    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

East Orange was once the most beautiful city in the county of Essex. The city is being taken over by gangs and drugs. There is too many guns in our  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you think Newark, NJ is bad, visit East Orange. Newark at least has a plan for recovery. The plan will eventually fail but at least there are some bright spots   More

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Over 18 years ago

COL is very high where I live. Am looking to relocate out of  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
07017 07018

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