2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Reading, PA vs Manhattan, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Manhattan has been positive.
- Manhattan has 6.2% more unemployment than Reading.
- Manhattan job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.
 Reading, PAManhattan, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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