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Manhattan, NY vs Elizabeth, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Elizabeth has been positive.
- Elizabeth has 1.0% less unemployment than Manhattan.
- Elizabeth job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 Manhattan, NYElizabeth, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-11.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 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 Elizabeth    1 Reviews

One of the best available transportation near metro NYC, Train to NYC, NEWARK, as well as plenty of Cab services to NEWARK Liberty Airport, plus NJ Transit Buses for  More

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