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Atlanta, GA vs Ridgecrest, CA

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Highlights
- Ridgecrest has 89.5% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Ridgecrest has 28.6% more Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ridgecrest scores 2.6% better than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GARidgecrest, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock20106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10386
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock22902443
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 Ridgecrest    7 Reviews

For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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Over 13 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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