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Grand Rapids, MI vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 23.3% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Arcata has 10.8% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 13.4% better than Grand Rapids

Climate
 Grand Rapids, MIArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall374638
 Snowfall64128
 Precipitation129124106
 Sunny158175205
 Avg. July High826586
 Avg. Jan. Low184122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.77.67
 UV Index3.454.3
 Elevation640232443

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
49504 49507 49503 49506 49505
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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