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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Hilo, HI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hilo has been positive.
- Hilo has 3.7% more unemployment than Wilkes-Barre.
- Hilo job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAHilo, HIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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