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Cambridge, MA vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia has 5.2% less rainy days than Cambridge.
- Columbia has 8.0% more Sunny Days than Cambridge.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 4.3% better than Cambridge
 Cambridge, MAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall50  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3022443
Reviews for Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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