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Great Falls, VA vs Durham, NC

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- Durham has 7.8% more rainy days than Great Falls.
- Durham has 12.2% more Sunny Days than Great Falls.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Durham scores 2.7% better than Great Falls
 Great Falls, VADurham, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4002443
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 Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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