Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing San Marcos, CA vs. Grand Rapids, MI

2024 Compare Cities Climate:
San Marcos, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 172.3% more rainy days than San Marcos.
- Grand Rapids has 40.4% less Sunny Days than San Marcos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 26.4% worse than San Marcos
Climate
 San Marcos, CAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall143738
 Snowfall06428
 Precipitation41129106
 Sunny265158205
 Avg. July High818286
 Avg. Jan. Low451822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)9.16.77
 UV Index5.93.44.3
 Elevation5816402443

View More Data >
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 6 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

   |    Reply
Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

   |    Reply
Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 17 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos

See all reviews
Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 2 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 3 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 3 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Grand Rapids

See all reviews
 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
 Compare CityCompared To This City
 Tompkins, New YorkShaker Heights, OhioCompare
 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaArdmore, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Brentwood, TennesseeParkland, FloridaCompare
 Tampa, FloridaHolloman Afb, New MexicoCompare
 Greenville, South CarolinaHaughton, LouisianaCompare
 Langley, WashingtonColville, WashingtonCompare
 Tampa, FloridaHolloman Afb, New MexicoCompare
 Commack, New YorkPark Ridge, IllinoisCompare
 Nampa, IdahoBethany, OklahomaCompare
 Taos, New MexicoEllijay, GeorgiaCompare
 Thornton, ColoradoMemphis, TennesseeCompare
 Beaverton, OregonRoseburg, OregonCompare
 Gulfport, MississippiSeaside, OregonCompare
 Bass Lake, CaliforniaPrescott, ArizonaCompare
 Madison, New JerseyMilton, MassachusettsCompare
 Dunkirk, New YorkWaterbury, VermontCompare
 Dunkirk, New YorkWaterbury, VermontCompare
 Valdosta, GeorgiaCamp Hill, AlabamaCompare
 Madison, New JerseyMilton, MassachusettsCompare
 Madison, New JerseyMilton, MassachusettsCompare
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare San Marcos, California Cost of Living vs Grand Rapids, Michigan Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now

ZIPS IN SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA
92069 92078
ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
49504 49507 49503 49506 49505
LEARN MORE ABOUT SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.