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Harrisburg, PA vs Ocean City, MD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ocean City has been positive.
- Ocean City has 3.5% more unemployment than Harrisburg.
- Ocean City job growth has increased by 2.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Harrisburg, PAOcean City, MDUnited States
 Current Unemployment13.4%9.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.8%23.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%-2.7%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 Ocean City    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The town itself if quaint but typically coastal. In high season you will crawl from traffic light to traffic light. Maybe place to be single but don't grow old alone.  More

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Over 11 years ago

Not that bad at all. My family stays here every summer, and we have no problems. The crime rating is only a 10 because the boardwalk gets a lot of petty theft and drunk  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime here really isnt a 10. The boardwalk gets a lot of drunk people and petty theft during the summer, and that skews the results. Ive stayed here in OC every summer  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
21842

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