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Roanoke, VA vs Petoskey, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Petoskey has been positive.
- Petoskey has 1.2% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- Petoskey job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  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 6 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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