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Natick, MA vs Berkeley, CA

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- Job Growth in Berkeley has been positive.
- Berkeley has 0.9% less unemployment than Natick.
- Berkeley job growth has increased by 3.9% in the past 10 years.
 Natick, MABerkeley, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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