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Grand Rapids, MI vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta has 43.2% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Alpharetta has 38.0% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpharetta scores 13.4% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11352443
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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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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