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Gainesville, FL vs Petoskey, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Petoskey has been positive.
- Petoskey has 3.1% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Petoskey job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, FLPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%24.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%-6.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.5%-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%-2.1%6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Petoskey    15 Reviews

The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 5 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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