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Houghton, MI vs Gulfport, MS

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Highlights
- Gulfport has 105.7% more rainy days than Houghton.
- Gulfport has 19.0% more Sunny Days than Houghton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gulfport scores 25.5% better than Houghton
 Houghton, MIGulfport, MSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6538
 Snowfall202  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock110106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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