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Detroit, MI vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 44.2% less rainy days than Detroit.
- Golden has 32.2% more Sunny Days than Detroit.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 2.9% better than Detroit
 Detroit, MIGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny183  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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