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Alton, IL vs Detroit, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Detroit has been positive.
- Detroit has 1.4% less unemployment than Alton.
- Detroit job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.
 Alton, ILDetroit, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.2%9.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.5%29.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.8%-10.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-8.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-3.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%-0.8%6.3%
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 1 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 9 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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