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Ithaca, NY vs Manhattan, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Manhattan has been positive.
- Manhattan has 4.1% less unemployment than Ithaca.
- Manhattan job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.
 Ithaca, NYManhattan, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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