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Norfolk, VA vs Worcester, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Worcester has been positive.
- Worcester has 0.3% less unemployment than Norfolk.
- Worcester job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 Norfolk, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.3%7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.2%37.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.8%-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%-6.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-4.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%1.0%6.3%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 6 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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