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Grand Rapids, MI vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- McAllen has 41.6% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- McAllen has 41.1% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, McAllen scores 7.5% worse than Grand Rapids
Climate
 Grand Rapids, MIMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall372238
 Snowfall64028
 Precipitation12958106
 Sunny158223205
 Avg. July High829786
 Avg. Jan. Low184922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.76.27
 UV Index3.46.14.3
 Elevation6401212443

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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 Mcallen    17 Reviews
Rick · Uvalde Estates, TX
Not for us, thanks.
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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Ferd · Alamo, TX
A mixed bag, but ultimately falls short.
Over 4 years ago

On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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gus · Bartlett, IL
family
Over 10 years ago

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