| | Hampton, VA | Grand Rapids, MI | United States |
| Overall | 87.9 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.1 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 103.0 | 81.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 73.4 | 78.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $244,500 | $247,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,710.0% | 9,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.1 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.0 | 100.7 | 100 |
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This place is the worst. The roads are in terrible condition. Always debris on the highway, side roads, and main roads. I've had replaced 3 tires so far this year alone More
Having been deployed all over the world and stationed in the U.S. coast to coast I can honestly say this is the most ghetto place I have ever been...and that includes More
We live in Downtown Hampton within walking distance of the Langley Air and Space Museum, Hampton Carousel, the Hampton History Museum and tons of shops and restraunts. More
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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
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
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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