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Ocala, FL vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 28.1% less rainy days than Ocala.
- Grand Rapids has 32.2% less Sunny Days than Ocala.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 4.3% worse than Ocala
 Ocala, FLGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny233  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  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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