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Grand Rapids, MI vs Reno, NV

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- Reno has 76.1% less rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Reno has 59.5% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Reno scores 11.9% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIReno, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock45052443
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 Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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