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Houghton, MI vs Marquette, MI

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Highlights
- Marquette has 0.6% less rainy days than Houghton.
- Marquette has 2.7% more Sunny Days than Houghton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marquette scores 1.8% better than Houghton
Climate
 Houghton, MIMarquette, MIUnited States
 Rainfall323138
 Snowfall20215528
 Precipitation150158106
 Sunny184189205
 Avg. July High767686
 Avg. Jan. Low71022
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.55.67
 UV Index3.23.14.3
 Elevation6436662443

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Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews
David  · Houghton, MI
A step back in time
Over 9 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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Ducky · Scottsville, NY
Great place to live
Over 11 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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Bill · Houghton, MI
Map is incomplete
Over 15 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 Marquette    11 Reviews
Gina · K. I. Sawyer, MI
The best town in Michigan
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Best Town In The Upper Peninsula
Over 3 years ago

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Edionisa · Marquette, MI
It’s okay
Over 6 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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