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Buffalo, NY vs Pompton Lakes, NJ

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- Pompton Lakes has 27.3% more rainy days than Buffalo.
- Pompton Lakes has 37.4% more Sunny Days than Buffalo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pompton Lakes scores 12.5% better than Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall85  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2172443
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Pompton Lakes    3 Reviews

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Over 14 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Over 20 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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