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Springfield, IL vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Grand Rapids has 2.9% less rainy days than Springfield.
- Grand Rapids has 19.4% less Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 6.9% worse than Springfield
 Springfield, ILGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6402443
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  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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