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Arlington, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke has 3.2% less rainy days than Arlington.
- Roanoke has 5.0% more Sunny Days than Arlington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 2.7% better than Arlington
 Arlington, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 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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