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Lancaster, PA vs Philadelphia, PA

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Highlights
- Philadelphia has 10.8% more rainy days than Lancaster.
- Philadelphia has 2.5% more Sunny Days than Lancaster.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Philadelphia scores 1.4% better than Lancaster

Climate
 Lancaster, PAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Rainfall434738
 Snowfall201328
 Precipitation122119106
 Sunny202207205
 Avg. July High858786
 Avg. Jan. Low212622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.27.37
 UV Index3.83.84.3
 Elevation361462443

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Reviews for Lancaster    14 Reviews

Lancaster is really nice in some parts, but it seems like the further away you get from downtown the worse it gets. I grew up around Saint Joseph and manor and saw  More

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I was there last weekend and was extremely favorably impressed. The only hesitation, and question, I have about the place is the high crime rate. It is hard to tell from  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lancaster is the nation's oldest inland city located in central PA amid Amish farmlands. Walkable and soon to be bike friendly, it offers a variety of great restaurants  More

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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ZIPS IN LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
17603 17602
ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total

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