That is a good comparison and very tough call. Northern MI is really sweet in the summers, especially the UP. Love the great lakes. NY State has a more hilly and mountainous topography which is a scenic advantage. NYS has some great smaller lakes like finger lakes and lake george. MI doesn't have anything like the adirondacks. More @Wikipedia
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