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Alpena, MI vs Troy, MT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Troy has been positive.
- Troy has 2.4% less unemployment than Alpena.
- Troy job growth has increased by 1.4% in the past 10 years.
 Alpena, MITroy, MTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.8%-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 12 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 Troy    6 Reviews

Pros -Close to the mountains; lots of room to roam. -Mild climate -Decent established trail system (hiking and mountain biking) -Cross Country Ski club & groomed  More

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Over 6 years ago

Troy is a good vacation spot but not for full time living. It’s a beautiful area but so are most mountainous areas. Cons- lots of poverty, poor health care, fires make  More

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Troy has similar problems to all towns. Let's take a look at what Troy really has to offer. The Cabinet Mountains are a narrow line of snow capped peaks, glacial lakes,  More

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