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Burien, WA vs Compton, CA

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Highlights
- Compton has 64.5% less rainy days than Burien.
- Compton has 88.2% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Compton scores 27.0% better than Burien
 Burien, WACompton, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock692443
Reviews for Burien    4 Reviews

In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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Over 6 years ago

This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  More

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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 10 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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