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Dayton, OH vs Lakewood, OH

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- Lakewood has 5.2% less rainy days than Dayton.
- Lakewood has 5.7% less Sunny Days than Dayton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lakewood scores 2.8% worse than Dayton
 Dayton, OHLakewood, OHUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall17  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock140106
 Sunny176  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7022443
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 8 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood, Ohio has the best of everything. Restaurants, small business, walkability, library, theater, schools, century homes, front porches, neighborhoods, parks, Lake  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you get a job in Cleveland, THIS IS THE PLACE TO LIVE! It has something for everybody. I was raised here and never knew anything else at this time. Once I went away  More

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Over 13 years ago

I haven't lived here, but have spent a lot of time in the area, and most certainly will move here when I finally can move back to the Cleveland area in a few years. I  More

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