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Rochester, MI vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Atlanta has been positive.
- Atlanta has 1.8% less unemployment than Rochester.
- Atlanta job growth has increased by 23.3% in the past 10 years.
 Rochester, MIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock11.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rochester    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The winters are very cold and some snow days can be quite challenging. The summers are great with very little humidty and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Back in the 1970's and early 1980's, Rochester was a nice quiet little town that people lived in to get away from the craziness of other areas in Oakland and Macomb  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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