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Franklin, NC vs Salem, VA

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Highlights
- Salem has 28.4% less rainy days than Franklin.
- Salem has 0.9% less Sunny Days than Franklin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 1.3% worse than Franklin
 Franklin, NCSalem, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10662443
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

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

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Over 10 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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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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