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Sanford, NC vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alpena has been positive.
- Alpena has 0.6% less unemployment than Sanford.
- Alpena job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Sanford, NCAlpena, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.4%6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.2%22.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%-4.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.7%-0.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  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 11 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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ZIPS IN SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
27330 27332
ZIPS IN ALPENA, MICHIGAN
49707

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