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Great Falls, VA vs Buffalo, NY

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- Buffalo has 9.2% less rainy days than Great Falls.
- Buffalo has 20.9% less Sunny Days than Great Falls.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo scores 12.3% worse than Great Falls
 Great Falls, VABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock164106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 18 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 19 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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