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Marquette, MI vs Rockford, MI

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- Rockford has 18.2% more rainy days than Marquette.
- Rockford has 15.3% less Sunny Days than Marquette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rockford scores 16.1% better than Marquette
 Marquette, MIRockford, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall155  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock140106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7022443
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 7 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 Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 18 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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