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Grand Rapids, MI vs Silver Spring, MD

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Highlights
- Silver Spring has 18.8% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Silver Spring has 27.8% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Silver Spring scores 9.0% better than Grand Rapids
Climate
 Grand Rapids, MISilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Rainfall374438
 Snowfall641428
 Precipitation129112106
 Sunny158202205
 Avg. July High828886
 Avg. Jan. Low182522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.77.37
 UV Index3.44.14.3
 Elevation6403412443

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 2 years ago

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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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 3 years ago

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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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 3 years ago

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 Silver Spring    18 Reviews
Samira · Wilmington, NC
Why We Left Silver Spring MD for Wilmington NC
Over 6 years ago

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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Ruth · Takoma Park, MD
Parent's comments - after our first year
Over 7 years ago

What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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Ruth · Takoma Park, MD
Parent's comments - after our first year
Over 7 years ago

What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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20910 20901 20903
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