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Roanoke, VA vs Winston-Salem, NC

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Highlights
- Winston-Salem has 7.2% more rainy days than Roanoke.
- Winston-Salem has 2.4% more Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winston-Salem scores 1.3% better than Roanoke

Climate
 Roanoke, VAWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Rainfall424538
 Snowfall15628
 Precipitation121109106
 Sunny211216205
 Avg. July High878886
 Avg. Jan. Low262822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.57.67
 UV Index4.74.74.3
 Elevation9359122443

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
24012 24017 24014 24015 24016 24013 24011
ZIPS IN WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
27106, 27107, 27105, 27127, 27103, 27104, 27101, 27040, 27109, 27110, 10 total

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