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Kensington, MD vs Wayland, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wayland has been positive.
- Wayland has 1.1% more unemployment than Kensington.
- Wayland job growth has increased by 6.0% in the past 10 years.
 Kensington, MDWayland, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kensington    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Over 15 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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Reviews for Wayland    1 Reviews

Wayland does not believe in living within a reasonable budget. This is due to the influx of wealthy two-income white collar families who think that spending money will  More

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