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Grand Junction, CO vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto has 30.3% more rainy days than Grand Junction.
- Modesto has 6.1% more Sunny Days than Grand Junction.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Modesto scores 12.2% better than Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, COModesto, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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