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Grand Rapids, MI vs Tavares, FL

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- Tavares has 37.3% more rainy days than Grand Rapids.
- Tavares has 50.6% more Sunny Days than Grand Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Tavares scores 3.0% better than Grand Rapids
 Grand Rapids, MITavares, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall64  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny158  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock752443
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 Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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Over 16 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Over 20 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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