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Lawrence, KS vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wilkes-Barre has been positive.
- Wilkes-Barre has 8.4% less unemployment than Lawrence.
- Wilkes-Barre job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Lawrence, KSWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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