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Philadelphia, PA vs Delaware, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Delaware has been positive.
- Delaware has 7.1% more unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Delaware job growth has increased by 19.2% in the past 10 years.
 Philadelphia, PADelaware, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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