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Sparta, MI vs Marion, IA

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- Marion has 1.1% less rainy days than Sparta.
- Marion has 18.2% more Sunny Days than Sparta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marion scores 4.5% better than Sparta
 Sparta, MIMarion, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall65  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8462443
Reviews for Sparta    1 Reviews

The town is cute, clean and major crime is not a problem. Winters are miserable with a lot of overcast, winds, humidity and cold temperatures. The biggest negative is  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 16 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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