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Marshalltown, IA vs Houghton, MI

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Highlights
- Houghton has 11.2% less rainy days than Marshalltown.
- Houghton has 6.1% less Sunny Days than Marshalltown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 20.3% worse than Marshalltown
 Marshalltown, IAHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 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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Over 12 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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Over 16 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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