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Christiansburg, VA vs Alpena, MI

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- Alpena has 26.9% less rainy days than Christiansburg.
- Alpena has 20.8% less Sunny Days than Christiansburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpena scores 15.3% worse than Christiansburg
 Christiansburg, VAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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