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Beacon, NY vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton has 0.0% more rainy days than Beacon.
- Princeton has 22.2% more Sunny Days than Beacon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Princeton scores 1.4% better than Beacon
 Beacon, NYPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny167  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2132443
Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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Over 8 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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