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Atlanta, GA vs Galax, VA

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Highlights
- Galax has 15.7% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Galax has 11.5% less Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Galax scores 3.9% worse than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAGalax, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock23722443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

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Over 10 years ago

nice place to live  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

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