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Alpena, MI vs Columbus, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Columbus has been positive.
- Columbus has 1.7% more unemployment than Alpena.
- Columbus job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.
 Alpena, MIColumbus, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 13 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  More

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