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Erie, PA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Grand Rapids has 15.4% less rainy days than Erie.
- Grand Rapids has 0.6% more Sunny Days than Erie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 4.7% better than Erie
Climate
 Erie, PAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall443738
 Snowfall1016428
 Precipitation171129106
 Sunny157158205
 Avg. July High818286
 Avg. Jan. Low201822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.46.77
 UV Index3.53.44.3
 Elevation6536402443

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews
Joshua · Albion, PA
Erie is the place to be in 2025.
This Year

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Erie: Pros and Cons
Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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David · Erie, PA
Erie PA is a hidden gem
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 3 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 3 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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