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Salem, NH vs Putnam, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Putnam has been positive.
- Putnam has 4.8% less unemployment than Salem.
- Putnam job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.
 Salem, NHPutnam, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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Reviews for Putnam    1 Reviews

Not very long ago (4 - 5 years), Putnam was a tremendously viable destination for antiques. Two of every three stores in Putnam's town center were dedicated to the  More

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