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Burien, WA vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 39.3% less rainy days than Burien.
- Oakland has 71.7% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 17.6% better than Burien
 Burien, WAOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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