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Jacksonville, FL vs East Providence, RI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in East Providence has been positive.
- East Providence has 2.6% less unemployment than Jacksonville.
- East Providence job growth has increased by 2.0% in the past 10 years.
 Jacksonville, FLEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Jacksonville    174 Reviews

I moved from a small town in Ohio around four years ago, I was 24 years old. Now, at 28, my outlook about living here has changed. I have came to the conclusion, that,  More

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I’ve lived in Jacksonville for 12+ years(but visited on and off much longer). There’s things I love and things I hate and just like any place there are pros and cons.  More

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We have been investigating Jax for a while. It looks like the Southside, Baymeadows and the further East you get is great. Any thoughts on moving to those areas, pretty  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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