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Charlottesville, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke has 7.5% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Roanoke has 3.7% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 0.0% worse than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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