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Cumberland, MD vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg has 9.4% more rainy days than Cumberland.
- Harrisburg has 17.0% more Sunny Days than Cumberland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harrisburg scores 1.4% better than Cumberland
 Cumberland, MDHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny165  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3312443
Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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