2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Philadelphia, PA vs Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Myers Beach has been positive.
- Fort Myers Beach has 6.0% more unemployment than Philadelphia.
- Fort Myers Beach job growth has increased by 29.8% in the past 10 years.
 Philadelphia, PAFort Myers Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.4%-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 Fort Myers Beach    2 Reviews

Live at the southern end of Fort Myers Beach near Lover's Key. The beaches are wide and the water turquoise  More

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Wonderful island town with a laid-back lifestyle and lively politics! Beautiful beach with easy  More

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