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Marquette, MI vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 18.8% more rainy days than Marquette.
- Grand Rapids has 16.4% less Sunny Days than Marquette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 19.6% better than Marquette

Climate
 Marquette, MIGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall313738
 Snowfall1556428
 Precipitation158129106
 Sunny189158205
 Avg. July High768286
 Avg. Jan. Low101822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.66.77
 UV Index3.13.44.3
 Elevation6666402443

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Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews

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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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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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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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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ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
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