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Kodiak, AK vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 54.0% less rainy days than Kodiak.
- Grand Rapids has 19.7% more Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 31.4% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  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

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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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