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Grand Rapids, MI vs Santa Clara, CA

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 Grand Rapids, MISanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall37.315.438.1
 Snowfall64.2027.8
 Precipitation Days129.162.6106.2
 Sunny158261205
 Avg. July High82.280.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low17.642.321.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.78.87
 UV Index3.45.14.3
 Elevation ft.640722443
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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 9 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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