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Grand Rapids, MI vs Rye, NY

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- Rye has 35.1% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Rye has 26.6% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rye scores 7.5% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MIRye, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock262443
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 Rye    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Excellent community with terrific schools, proximity to New York City and New England, a vibrant town center and well educated residents. The only draw back is the cost  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small city that offers all the charm of living in a highly educated, upscale small town setting with close proximity to New York City, Connecticut and New England, and  More

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