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Waltham, MA vs Salem, NH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 2.1% more unemployment than Waltham.
- Salem job growth has increased by 3.6% in the past 10 years.
 Waltham, MASalem, NHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 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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