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Harrisburg, PA vs Manchester, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Manchester has been positive.
- Manchester has 5.4% more unemployment than Harrisburg.
- Manchester job growth has increased by 0.5% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Harrisburg, PAManchester, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment13.4%8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.8%29.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%0.5%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 Manchester    5 Reviews

My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock!  More

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Over 9 years ago

It Sucks No work no friendly  More

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Over 13 years ago

Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT
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