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Erie, PA vs Pocono, PA

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Highlights
- Pocono has 11.3% more rainy days than Erie.
- Pocono has 22.3% more Sunny Days than Erie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pocono scores 6.2% better than Erie
 Erie, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall101  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock130106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11362443
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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Over 2 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 6 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 Pocono    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I like many things about my move from NYC to Tannersville, PA. The country view and the open roads are GREAT. The cost of living here is lower than the city and there  More

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Over 10 years ago

Sadly school and property taxes make this place next to impossible at the average local earnings rate. Supposedly PA has a ancient two tear tax structure that makes  More

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Over 18 years ago

The cost of living out weighs the Income  More

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