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Kansas City, MO vs Newark, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Newark has been positive.
- Newark has 7.7% less unemployment than Kansas City.
- Newark job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Kansas City, MONewark, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.3%13.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.5%18.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.8%-7.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%-5.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.6%-4.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.8%-3.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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ZIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
64118, 64152, 64119, 64138, 64151, 64114, 64134, 64155, 64131, 64130, 47 total
ZIPS IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
07105 07104 07107 07106 07103 07112 07108 07114 07102

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