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Lawrence, MA vs Salem, NH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 10.7% more unemployment than Lawrence.
- Salem job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.
 Lawrence, MASalem, NHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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