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Burien, WA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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- Oak Ridge has 35.5% more rainy days than Burien.
- Oak Ridge has 36.8% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oak Ridge scores 1.4% worse than Burien
 Burien, WAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8502443
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 7 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 Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 6 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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