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Grand Rapids, MI vs Birmingham, MI

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Highlights
- Birmingham has 13.1% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Birmingham has 11.4% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Birmingham scores 3.0% better than Grand Rapids
Climate
 Grand Rapids, MIBirmingham, MIUnited States
 Rainfall373238
 Snowfall643228
 Precipitation129123106
 Sunny158176205
 Avg. July High828286
 Avg. Jan. Low181722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.76.97
 UV Index3.43.24.3
 Elevation6407782443

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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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Reviews for Birmingham    4 Reviews
jim · Birmingham, MI
Birmingham is cold in the winter.
Over 15 years ago

I have lived here 20 years and have had enough! Too cold for me, other than that I have no  More

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George · Birmingham, MI
Best place to live in Michigan!
Over 16 years ago

Birmingham has all the benefits of a big city, with none of the negatives. It has that urban feel with a small town charm. We walk to restaurants, library, movie  More

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cynthia · Birmingham, MI
Quality of life
Over 16 years ago

Very enjoyable, excellent walking community with charming downtown and path through woods by the river. Great selection of dining establishments, mutiple outdoor  More

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