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San Marcos, CA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- 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
 San Marcos, CAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

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

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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