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Trenton, NJ vs Brooklyn, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Brooklyn has been positive.
- Brooklyn has 2.1% less unemployment than Trenton.
- Brooklyn job growth has increased by 4.6% in the past 10 years.
 Trenton, NJBrooklyn, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock11.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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Reviews for Brooklyn    2 Reviews

Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll  More

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I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is  More

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