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Golden, CO vs Lawrence, KS

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- Lawrence has 107.5% more rainy days than Golden.
- Lawrence has 12.8% less Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lawrence scores 1.4% better than Golden
 Golden, COLawrence, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock91106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8662443
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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