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Chapel Hill, NC vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 19.2% less rainy days than Chapel Hill.
- Ithaca has 28.2% less Sunny Days than Chapel Hill.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 14.7% worse than Chapel Hill
 Chapel Hill, NCIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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