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Grand Rapids, MI vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego has 68.6% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- San Diego has 68.4% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Diego scores 37.3% better than Grand Rapids
Climate
 Grand Rapids, MISan Diego, CAUnited States
 Rainfall371238
 Snowfall64028
 Precipitation12938106
 Sunny158266205
 Avg. July High827986
 Avg. Jan. Low184622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.79.27
 UV Index3.45.94.3
 Elevation640622443

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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 San Diego    319 Reviews
riley · Escondido, CA
Can you afford to live here?
This Year

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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Mark · San Diego, CA
America's finest city? If not, pretty darn close.
Over 2 years ago

The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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Peter · San Diego, CA
Beautiful Place, Too Crowded and Expensive.
Over 2 years ago

I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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