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Metairie, LA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 5.8% less unemployment than Metairie.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 2.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Metairie, LAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.6%13.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.0%21.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.3%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.6%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%-2.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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