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Florence, SC vs Marion, IA

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- Marion has 19.2% less rainy days than Florence.
- Marion has 10.9% less Sunny Days than Florence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marion scores 6.8% worse than Florence
 Florence, SCMarion, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8462443
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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