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Perth Amboy, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- Job Growth in South Plainfield has been positive.
- South Plainfield has 5.4% more unemployment than Perth Amboy.
- South Plainfield job growth has increased by 3.4% in the past 10 years.
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Its a place that  More

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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