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Grand Rapids, MI vs Mount Vernon, IL

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- Mount Vernon has 17.4% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Mount Vernon has 31.0% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mount Vernon scores 7.5% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock101106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5122443
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 Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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