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Grand Rapids, MI vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha has 16.4% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Omaha has 35.4% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Omaha scores 6.0% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIOmaha, NEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock94106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10602443
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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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