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Bismarck, ND vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 101.6% more rainy days than Bismarck.
- Grand Rapids has 21.8% less Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 3.1% better than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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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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