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Dubuque, IA vs Erie, PA

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- Erie has 21.2% more rainy days than Dubuque.
- Erie has 19.1% less Sunny Days than Dubuque.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Erie scores 4.5% worse than Dubuque
 Dubuque, IAErie, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock171106
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
Reviews for Dubuque    15 Reviews

I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 8 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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