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Beaufort, NC vs Key West, FL

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Highlights
- Key West has 23.0% less rainy days than Beaufort.
- Key West has 23.2% more Sunny Days than Beaufort.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Key West scores 17.6% worse than Beaufort
 Beaufort, NCKey West, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32443
Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 17 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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Reviews for Key West    7 Reviews

I was raised in Key West since 1980, these average cost prices for rent that you are seeing were not even accurate then, let alone now in 2021. The average cost of  More

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Over 10 years ago

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I have lived in Key West for the last seven years. During that time, I have observed very little change in the cost of living. I work for a national company that pays  More

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