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Erie, PA vs Franklin, NC

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- Franklin has 31.7% more rainy days than Erie.
- Franklin has 35.0% more Sunny Days than Erie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Franklin scores 18.8% better than Erie
 Erie, PAFranklin, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5838
 Snowfall101  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock21192443
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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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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