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Manhattan, NY vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Abilene has been positive.
- Abilene has 3.0% more unemployment than Manhattan.
- Abilene job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Manhattan, NYAbilene, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-11.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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