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Indianapolis, IN vs Alpena, MI

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Highlights
- Alpena has 30.9% less rainy days than Indianapolis.
- Alpena has 8.1% less Sunny Days than Indianapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 12.9% worse than Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny186  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 5 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 13 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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