2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Manchester, CT vs Newton, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Newton has been positive.
- Newton has 0.3% more unemployment than Manchester.
- Newton job growth has increased by 10.2% in the past 10 years.
 Manchester, CTNewton, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Manchester    5 Reviews

My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock!  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

It Sucks No work no friendly  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Manchester

Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've  More

   |    Reply

We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Newton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.