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Bowie, MD vs Rockville, MD

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Highlights
- Rockville has 3.7% less rainy days than Bowie.
- Rockville has 1.0% more Sunny Days than Bowie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rockville scores 0.0% worse than Bowie
 Bowie, MDRockville, MDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4562443
Reviews for Bowie    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Bowie should have better department stores. One has to travel to another city to find a Nordstroms and other upscale stores. Bowie Towne Center seems to bring in lesser  More

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Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Bowie in the 1980s. At the time, despite being in PG County which was nicknamed DC's ugly city because its demographics and crime were similar to the  More

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Over 14 years ago

COST TO MUCH TO LIVE  More

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Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 11 years ago

No comment at this  More

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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