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Kettering, OH vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 8.3% less unemployment than Kettering.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 2.3% in the past 10 years.
 Kettering, OHHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.1%13.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.1%21.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.4%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-2.3%6.3%
Reviews for Kettering    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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