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Burien, WA vs Ferndale, WA

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Highlights
- Ferndale has 4.1% less rainy days than Burien.
- Ferndale has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ferndale scores 2.7% worse than Burien
 Burien, WAFerndale, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock160106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
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 Ferndale    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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