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Madison, WI vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alpena has been positive.
- Alpena has 2.7% less unemployment than Madison.
- Alpena job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.
 Madison, WIAlpena, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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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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