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Grand Rapids, MI vs Alpharetta, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alpharetta has been positive.
- Alpharetta has 3.5% more unemployment than Grand Rapids.
- Alpharetta job growth has increased by 19.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Grand Rapids, MIAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%2.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.8%50.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.2%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.1%-2.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%7.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.6%19.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
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ZIPS IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
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