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Columbia, IL vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta has 26.2% more rainy days than Columbia.
- Alpharetta has 9.0% more Sunny Days than Columbia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpharetta scores 4.1% better than Columbia
 Columbia, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11352443
Reviews for Columbia    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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