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Lawrence, KS vs Stony Brook, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Stony Brook has been positive.
- Stony Brook has 2.4% less unemployment than Lawrence.
- Stony Brook job growth has increased by 2.4% in the past 10 years.
 Lawrence, KSStony Brook, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Stony Brook    3 Reviews

PROS: Close to the water, very picturesque, hilly and not flat like much of Long Island. High quality of life, low crime rate, clean, hometown feeling. Community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Peaceful, execellent place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

INNDIAN STUDENTS MAY PLEASE CONTACT ME.  More

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