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Manhattan, NY vs Staten Island, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Staten Island has been positive.
- Staten Island has 1.2% less unemployment than Manhattan.
- Staten Island job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Manhattan, NYStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-11.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-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 Staten Island    2 Reviews

Expensive housing. Lots of traffic at times, but still many times nicer than the rest of NYC. Staten Island has a few beautiful beaches, and overall most of the people  More

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Over 7 years ago

Low quality of life, expect a 60-90 minute commute if you live here as there are no jobs on the island. As for the people, they are very rude and miserable, have serious  More

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