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Scranton, PA vs St. Joseph, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Joseph has been positive.
- St. Joseph has 4.6% more unemployment than Scranton.
- St. Joseph job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 Scranton, PASt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Scranton    20 Reviews

I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

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LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

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I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  More

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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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