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Waltham, MA vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Grand Rapids has 21.8% less rainy days than Waltham.
- Grand Rapids has 19.8% less Sunny Days than Waltham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grand Rapids scores 2.9% worse than Waltham
Climate
 Waltham, MAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall483738
 Snowfall506428
 Precipitation131129106
 Sunny197158205
 Avg. July High838286
 Avg. Jan. Low171822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.77
 UV Index3.53.44.3
 Elevation666402443

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Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews
Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
Over 14 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 16 years ago

Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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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

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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

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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

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