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New Bern, NC vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wilkes-Barre has been positive.
- Wilkes-Barre has 7.5% less unemployment than New Bern.
- Wilkes-Barre job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 New Bern, NCWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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