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Durham, NC vs Compton, CA

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Highlights
- Compton has 69.8% less rainy days than Durham.
- Compton has 30.0% more Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Compton scores 25.3% better than Durham
 Durham, NCCompton, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.47
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock692443
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 10 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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