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Bellingham, WA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise has 76.5% less rainy days than Bellingham.
- Surprise has 91.7% more Sunny Days than Bellingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 2.8% better than Bellingham
 Bellingham, WASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index2.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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