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Allentown, PA vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca has 19.7% less rainy days than Allentown.
- Ithaca has 22.9% less Sunny Days than Allentown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 9.9% worse than Allentown
 Allentown, PAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 11 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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