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Durham, NC vs Waco, TX

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- Waco has 21.4% less rainy days than Durham.
- Waco has 4.5% more Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Waco scores 5.3% worse than Durham
 Durham, NCWaco, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock76106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4722443
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 5 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 5 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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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