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Grand Rapids, MI vs New Paltz, NY

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- New Paltz has 26.3% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- New Paltz has 12.0% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New Paltz scores 3.0% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MINew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2392443
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 New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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