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Harrisburg, PA vs Fairfield, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairfield has been positive.
- Fairfield has 6.9% more unemployment than Harrisburg.
- Fairfield job growth has increased by 0.5% in the past 10 years.
 Harrisburg, PAFairfield, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-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 Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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