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Chester, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke has 6.1% less rainy days than Chester.
- Roanoke has 2.9% more Sunny Days than Chester.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 1.4% better than Chester
 Chester, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  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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