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Fitchburg, MA vs New Bedford, MA

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Highlights
- New Bedford has 5.6% more rainy days than Fitchburg.
- New Bedford has 3.5% more Sunny Days than Fitchburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New Bedford scores 6.1% better than Fitchburg
 Fitchburg, MANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall71  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock127106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock982443
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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